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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,004.64, 406,507.20 and 113,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,004.64, 406,507.20 and 113,147.04 is: 169,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,004.64 : 406,507.20 = 113,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,004.64/406,507.20 = 113,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,004.64x = 406,507.20 × 113,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,004.64x = 45,995,086,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,995,086,418.69/271,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,720.66

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