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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,010.80, 405,016.20 and 226,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,010.80, 405,016.20 and 226,708.20 is: 340,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,010.80 : 405,016.20 = 226,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,010.80/405,016.20 = 226,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,010.80x = 405,016.20 × 226,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,010.80x = 91,820,493,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,820,493,672.84/270,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,062.30

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