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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,319.16, 405,645.49 and 137,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,319.16, 405,645.49 and 137,294.88 is: 206,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,319.16 : 405,645.49 = 137,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,319.16/405,645.49 = 137,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,319.16x = 405,645.49 × 137,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,319.16x = 55,693,048,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,048,528.85/270,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,027.01

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