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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,183.20, 412,774.80 and 164,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,183.20, 412,774.80 and 164,591.20 is: 246,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,183.20 : 412,774.80 = 164,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,183.20/412,774.80 = 164,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,183.20x = 412,774.80 × 164,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,183.20x = 67,939,099,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,939,099,661.76/275,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,886.80

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