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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,755.88, 406,045.98 and 93,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,755.88, 406,045.98 and 93,219.24 is: 139,798.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,755.88 : 406,045.98 = 93,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,755.88/406,045.98 = 93,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,755.88x = 406,045.98 × 93,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,755.88x = 37,851,297,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851,297,660.66/270,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,798.62

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