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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,970.36, 406,344.28 and 81,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,970.36, 406,344.28 and 81,364.48 is: 122,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,970.36 : 406,344.28 = 81,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,970.36/406,344.28 = 81,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,970.36x = 406,344.28 × 81,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,970.36x = 33,061,991,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,991,043.17/270,970.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,013.31

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