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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,123.32, 375,560.56 and 164,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,123.32, 375,560.56 and 164,752.52 is: 227,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,123.32 : 375,560.56 = 164,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,123.32/375,560.56 = 164,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,123.32x = 375,560.56 × 164,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,123.32x = 61,874,548,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,874,548,672.61/272,123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,376.87

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