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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,010.80, 405,016.20 and 112,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,010.80, 405,016.20 and 112,546.80 is: 168,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,010.80 : 405,016.20 = 112,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,010.80/405,016.20 = 112,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,010.80x = 405,016.20 × 112,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,010.80x = 45,583,277,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,583,277,258.16/270,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,820.20

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