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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,925.13, 406,650.14 and 130,782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,925.13, 406,650.14 and 130,782.17 is: 196,299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,925.13 : 406,650.14 = 130,782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,925.13/406,650.14 = 130,782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,925.13x = 406,650.14 × 130,782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,925.13x = 53,182,588,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,182,588,593.15/270,925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,299.94

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