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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,158.26, 405,237.39 and 103,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,158.26, 405,237.39 and 103,907.38 is: 155,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,158.26 : 405,237.39 = 103,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,158.26/405,237.39 = 103,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,158.26x = 405,237.39 × 103,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,158.26x = 42,107,152,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107,152,927.21/270,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,861.06

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