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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,004.03, 404,989.55 and 112,233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,004.03, 404,989.55 and 112,233.85 is: 168,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,004.03 : 404,989.55 = 112,233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,004.03/404,989.55 = 112,233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,004.03x = 404,989.55 × 112,233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,004.03x = 45,453,537,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453,537,215.91/270,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,343.92

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