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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,144.16, 375,566.64 and 164,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,144.16, 375,566.64 and 164,733.60 is: 227,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,144.16 : 375,566.64 = 164,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,144.16/375,566.64 = 164,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,144.16x = 375,566.64 × 164,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,144.16x = 61,868,444,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,868,444,647.10/272,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,337.03

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