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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,218.52, 405,108.90 and 112,564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,218.52, 405,108.90 and 112,564.98 is: 168,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,218.52 : 405,108.90 = 112,564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,218.52/405,108.90 = 112,564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,218.52x = 405,108.90 × 112,564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,218.52x = 45,601,075,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601,075,226.32/270,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,756.29

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