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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,825.18, 406,275.57 and 113,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,825.18, 406,275.57 and 113,017.47 is: 169,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,825.18 : 406,275.57 = 113,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,825.18/406,275.57 = 113,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,825.18x = 406,275.57 × 113,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,825.18x = 45,916,237,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,916,237,044.21/270,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,541.98

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