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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.79, 406,110.46 and 135,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.79, 406,110.46 and 135,833.86 is: 203,684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.79 : 406,110.46 = 135,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.79/406,110.46 = 135,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.79x = 406,110.46 × 135,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.79x = 55,163,551,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,163,551,368.18/270,827.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,684.97

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