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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,777.60, 405,388.80 and 165,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,777.60, 405,388.80 and 165,801.60 is: 248,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,777.60 : 405,388.80 = 165,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,777.60/405,388.80 = 165,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,777.60x = 405,388.80 × 165,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,777.60x = 67,214,111,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214,111,662.08/270,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,226.26

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