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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,157.64, 404,874.21 and 210,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,157.64, 404,874.21 and 210,258.44 is: 315,105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,157.64 : 404,874.21 = 210,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,157.64/404,874.21 = 210,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,157.64x = 404,874.21 × 210,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,157.64x = 85,128,217,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128,217,766.46/270,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,105.72

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