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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,997.64, 406,496.62 and 113,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,997.64, 406,496.62 and 113,140.04 is: 169,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,997.64 : 406,496.62 = 113,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,997.64/406,496.62 = 113,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,997.64x = 406,496.62 × 113,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,997.64x = 45,991,043,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991,043,846.66/270,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,710.13

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