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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,836.40, 406,254.60 and 192,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,836.40, 406,254.60 and 192,104.40 is: 288,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,836.40 : 406,254.60 = 192,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,836.40/406,254.60 = 192,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,836.40x = 406,254.60 × 192,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,836.40x = 78,043,296,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,043,296,180.24/270,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,156.60

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