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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,307.26, 405,067.20 and 129,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,307.26, 405,067.20 and 129,901.86 is: 194,663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,307.26 : 405,067.20 = 129,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,307.26/405,067.20 = 129,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,307.26x = 405,067.20 × 129,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,307.26x = 52,618,982,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618,982,704.99/270,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,663.59

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