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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,732.36, 406,167.66 and 81,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,732.36, 406,167.66 and 81,192 is: 121,808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,732.36 : 406,167.66 = 81,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,732.36/406,167.66 = 81,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,732.36x = 406,167.66 × 81,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,732.36x = 32,977,564,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,977,564,650.72/270,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,808.73

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