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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,133.83, 405,218.03 and 103,921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,133.83, 405,218.03 and 103,921.83 is: 155,889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,133.83 : 405,218.03 = 103,921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,133.83/405,218.03 = 103,921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,133.83x = 405,218.03 × 103,921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,133.83x = 42,110,998,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,110,998,706.99/270,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,889.39

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