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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,055.40, 405,092.82 and 101,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,055.40, 405,092.82 and 101,560.28 is: 152,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,055.40 : 405,092.82 = 101,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,055.40/405,092.82 = 101,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,055.40x = 405,092.82 × 101,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,055.40x = 41,141,340,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,340,225.19/270,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,344.08

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