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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,644.10, 405,966.15 and 256,128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,644.10, 405,966.15 and 256,128.90 is: 384,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,644.10 : 405,966.15 = 256,128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,644.10/405,966.15 = 256,128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,644.10x = 405,966.15 × 256,128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,644.10x = 103,979,663,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,979,663,436.74/270,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,193.35

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