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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,133.66, 375,552.15 and 164,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,133.66, 375,552.15 and 164,723.10 is: 227,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,133.66 : 375,552.15 = 164,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,133.66/375,552.15 = 164,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,133.66x = 375,552.15 × 164,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,133.66x = 61,862,114,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862,114,359.67/272,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,322.54

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