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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,227.64, 405,279.72 and 101,765.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,227.64, 405,279.72 and 101,765.70 is: 152,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,227.64 : 405,279.72 = 101,765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,227.64/405,279.72 = 101,765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,227.64x = 405,279.72 × 101,765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,227.64x = 41,243,574,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243,574,401.60/270,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,625.30

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