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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,914.16, 406,372.59 and 111,077.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,914.16, 406,372.59 and 111,077.40 is: 166,616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,914.16 : 406,372.59 = 111,077.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,914.16/406,372.59 = 111,077.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,914.16x = 406,372.59 × 111,077.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,914.16x = 45,138,810,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138,810,728.47/270,914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,616.65

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