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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,006.48, 405,052.92 and 136,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,006.48, 405,052.92 and 136,832.76 is: 205,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,006.48 : 405,052.92 = 136,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,006.48/405,052.92 = 136,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,006.48x = 405,052.92 × 136,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,006.48x = 55,424,508,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424,508,989.66/270,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,271.03

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