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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,267.98, 375,676.00 and 164,848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,267.98, 375,676.00 and 164,848.01 is: 227,457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,267.98 : 375,676.00 = 164,848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,267.98/375,676.00 = 164,848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,267.98x = 375,676.00 × 164,848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,267.98x = 61,929,438,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929,438,714.26/272,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,457.67

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