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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,529.60, 405,016.80 and 165,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,529.60, 405,016.80 and 165,553.60 is: 247,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,529.60 : 405,016.80 = 165,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,529.60/405,016.80 = 165,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,529.60x = 405,016.80 × 165,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,529.60x = 67,051,989,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,051,989,300.48/270,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,854.54

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