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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,059.80, 403,923.30 and 228,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,059.80, 403,923.30 and 228,069.40 is: 341,119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,059.80 : 403,923.30 = 228,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,059.80/403,923.30 = 228,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,059.80x = 403,923.30 × 228,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,059.80x = 92,122,544,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,122,544,677.02/270,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,119.06

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