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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.18, 406,278.58 and 113,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.18, 406,278.58 and 113,019.48 is: 169,545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.18 : 406,278.58 = 113,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.18/406,278.58 = 113,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.18x = 406,278.58 × 113,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.18x = 45,917,393,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,917,393,846.74/270,827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,545.00

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