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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,264.27, 382,722.74 and 164,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,264.27, 382,722.74 and 164,086.75 is: 226,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,264.27 : 382,722.74 = 164,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,264.27/382,722.74 = 164,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,264.27x = 382,722.74 × 164,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,264.27x = 62,799,730,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799,730,557.70/277,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,497.74

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