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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,954.13, 376,704.73 and 164,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,954.13, 376,704.73 and 164,093.71 is: 226,466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,954.13 : 376,704.73 = 164,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,954.13/376,704.73 = 164,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,954.13x = 376,704.73 × 164,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,954.13x = 61,814,876,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814,876,720.25/272,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,466.17

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