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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,276.19, 375,687.36 and 164,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,276.19, 375,687.36 and 164,856.24 is: 227,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,276.19 : 375,687.36 = 164,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,276.19/375,687.36 = 164,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,276.19x = 375,687.36 × 164,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,276.19x = 61,934,405,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,934,405,585.13/272,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,469.05

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