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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,003.20, 405,004.80 and 194,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,003.20, 405,004.80 and 194,964.80 is: 292,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,003.20 : 405,004.80 = 194,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,003.20/405,004.80 = 194,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,003.20x = 405,004.80 × 194,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,003.20x = 78,961,679,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961,679,831.04/270,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,447.20

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