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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,007.79, 405,068.96 and 92,467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,007.79, 405,068.96 and 92,467.13 is: 138,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,007.79 : 405,068.96 = 92,467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,007.79/405,068.96 = 92,467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,007.79x = 405,068.96 × 92,467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,007.79x = 37,455,562,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,562,389.11/270,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,720.31

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