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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,264.99, 375,665.63 and 163,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,264.99, 375,665.63 and 163,319.59 is: 225,345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,264.99 : 375,665.63 = 163,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,264.99/375,665.63 = 163,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,264.99x = 375,665.63 × 163,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,264.99x = 61,353,554,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353,554,790.36/272,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,345.00

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