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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,005.39, 406,427.07 and 81,415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,005.39, 406,427.07 and 81,415.05 is: 122,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,005.39 : 406,427.07 = 81,415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,005.39/406,427.07 = 81,415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,005.39x = 406,427.07 × 81,415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,005.39x = 33,089,280,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,280,225.40/271,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,098.24

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