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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,093.20, 405,139.80 and 130,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,093.20, 405,139.80 and 130,125.20 is: 195,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,093.20 : 405,139.80 = 130,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,093.20/405,139.80 = 130,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,093.20x = 405,139.80 × 130,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,093.20x = 52,718,897,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718,897,502.96/270,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,187.80

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