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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,159.63, 405,239.45 and 103,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,159.63, 405,239.45 and 103,908.75 is: 155,863.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,159.63 : 405,239.45 = 103,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,159.63/405,239.45 = 103,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,159.63x = 405,239.45 × 103,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,159.63x = 42,107,924,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107,924,700.19/270,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,863.13

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