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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,256.20, 412,884.30 and 164,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,256.20, 412,884.30 and 164,664.20 is: 246,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,256.20 : 412,884.30 = 164,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,256.20/412,884.30 = 164,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,256.20x = 412,884.30 × 164,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,256.20x = 67,987,262,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,987,262,952.06/275,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,996.30

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