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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,956.13, 376,707.49 and 164,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,956.13, 376,707.49 and 164,095.71 is: 226,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,956.13 : 376,707.49 = 164,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,956.13/376,707.49 = 164,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,956.13x = 376,707.49 × 164,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,956.13x = 61,816,083,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,816,083,033.87/272,956.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,468.93

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