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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.62, 405,643.19 and 137,293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.62, 405,643.19 and 137,293.35 is: 206,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.62 : 405,643.19 = 137,293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.62/405,643.19 = 137,293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.62x = 405,643.19 × 137,293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.62x = 55,692,112,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,112,459.79/270,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,024.72

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