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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,775.22, 405,874.83 and 102,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,775.22, 405,874.83 and 102,223.94 is: 153,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,775.22 : 405,874.83 = 102,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,775.22/405,874.83 = 102,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,775.22x = 405,874.83 × 102,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,775.22x = 41,490,124,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,490,124,269.43/270,775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,227.18

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