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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,055.80, 403,917.30 and 228,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,055.80, 403,917.30 and 228,065.40 is: 341,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,055.80 : 403,917.30 = 228,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,055.80/403,917.30 = 228,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,055.80x = 403,917.30 × 228,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,055.80x = 92,119,560,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,119,560,591.42/270,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,113.06

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