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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,257.20, 405,069.15 and 110,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,257.20, 405,069.15 and 110,233.26 is: 165,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,257.20 : 405,069.15 = 110,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,257.20/405,069.15 = 110,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,257.20x = 405,069.15 × 110,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,257.20x = 44,652,092,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,092,929.93/270,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,220.73

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