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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,955.26, 373,683.24 and 203,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,955.26, 373,683.24 and 203,125.32 is: 280,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,955.26 : 373,683.24 = 203,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,955.26/373,683.24 = 203,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,955.26x = 373,683.24 × 203,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,955.26x = 75,904,527,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904,527,703.64/270,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,136.76

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