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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,158.14, 404,874.96 and 210,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,158.14, 404,874.96 and 210,258.94 is: 315,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,158.14 : 404,874.96 = 210,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,158.14/404,874.96 = 210,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,158.14x = 404,874.96 × 210,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,158.14x = 85,128,577,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128,577,897.77/270,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,106.47

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