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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,949.46, 406,358.83 and 113,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,949.46, 406,358.83 and 113,092.34 is: 169,611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,949.46 : 406,358.83 = 113,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,949.46/406,358.83 = 113,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,949.46x = 406,358.83 × 113,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,949.46x = 45,956,070,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,070,964.36/270,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,611.23

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