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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,383.24, 405,602.40 and 92,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,383.24, 405,602.40 and 92,867.24 is: 139,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,383.24 : 405,602.40 = 92,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,383.24/405,602.40 = 92,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,383.24x = 405,602.40 × 92,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,383.24x = 37,667,175,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667,175,425.38/270,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,310.32

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