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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,318.24, 405,845.08 and 152,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,318.24, 405,845.08 and 152,072.80 is: 228,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,318.24 : 405,845.08 = 152,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,318.24/405,845.08 = 152,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,318.24x = 405,845.08 × 152,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,318.24x = 61,717,997,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,717,997,681.82/270,318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,316.07

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