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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.75, 405,643.38 and 137,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.75, 405,643.38 and 137,293.47 is: 206,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.75 : 405,643.38 = 137,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.75/405,643.38 = 137,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.75x = 405,643.38 × 137,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.75x = 55,692,186,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,186,707.88/270,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,024.90

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