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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,140.08, 405,227.40 and 103,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,140.08, 405,227.40 and 103,928.08 is: 155,898.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,140.08 : 405,227.40 = 103,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,140.08/405,227.40 = 103,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,140.08x = 405,227.40 × 103,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,140.08x = 42,114,505,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,114,505,645.39/270,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,898.77

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