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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,946.22, 406,671.53 and 137,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,946.22, 406,671.53 and 137,926.04 is: 207,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,946.22 : 406,671.53 = 137,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,946.22/406,671.53 = 137,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,946.22x = 406,671.53 × 137,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,946.22x = 56,090,590,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,090,590,990.65/270,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,017.44

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