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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,875.70, 412,313.55 and 164,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,875.70, 412,313.55 and 164,283.70 is: 246,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,875.70 : 412,313.55 = 164,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,875.70/412,313.55 = 164,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,875.70x = 412,313.55 × 164,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,875.70x = 67,736,395,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,736,395,554.14/274,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,425.55

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