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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,955.01, 376,705.94 and 164,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,955.01, 376,705.94 and 164,094.58 is: 226,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,955.01 : 376,705.94 = 164,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,955.01/376,705.94 = 164,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,955.01x = 376,705.94 × 164,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,955.01x = 61,815,403,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,815,403,007.81/272,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,467.37

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