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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,003.80, 405,005.70 and 266,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,003.80, 405,005.70 and 266,067.20 is: 399,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,003.80 : 405,005.70 = 266,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,003.80/405,005.70 = 266,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,003.80x = 405,005.70 × 266,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,003.80x = 107,758,732,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758,732,583.04/270,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,100.80

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