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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,853.14, 406,167.39 and 102,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,853.14, 406,167.39 and 102,344.34 is: 153,474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,853.14 : 406,167.39 = 102,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,853.14/406,167.39 = 102,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,853.14x = 406,167.39 × 102,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,853.14x = 41,568,933,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568,933,459.07/270,853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,474.07

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