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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,054.12, 405,335.39 and 137,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,054.12, 405,335.39 and 137,029.84 is: 205,673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,054.12 : 405,335.39 = 137,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,054.12/405,335.39 = 137,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,054.12x = 405,335.39 × 137,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,054.12x = 55,543,044,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,044,990.35/270,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,673.76

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