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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,908.80, 405,211.20 and 243,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,908.80, 405,211.20 and 243,030.40 is: 363,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,908.80 : 405,211.20 = 243,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,908.80/405,211.20 = 243,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,908.80x = 405,211.20 × 243,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,908.80x = 98,478,640,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,478,640,020.48/270,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,512.15

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