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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,525.60, 405,010.80 and 165,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,525.60, 405,010.80 and 165,549.60 is: 247,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,525.60 : 405,010.80 = 165,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,525.60/405,010.80 = 165,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,525.60x = 405,010.80 × 165,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,525.60x = 67,049,375,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,049,375,935.68/270,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,848.54

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