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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,047.52, 404,794.76 and 112,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,047.52, 404,794.76 and 112,367.52 is: 168,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,047.52 : 404,794.76 = 112,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,047.52/404,794.76 = 112,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,047.52x = 404,794.76 × 112,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,047.52x = 45,485,783,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,485,783,290.20/270,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,436.22

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