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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,063.20, 404,997.60 and 136,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,063.20, 404,997.60 and 136,899.20 is: 205,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,063.20 : 404,997.60 = 136,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,063.20/404,997.60 = 136,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,063.20x = 404,997.60 × 136,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,063.20x = 55,443,847,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,443,847,441.92/270,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,299.53

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