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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,006.92, 406,445.04 and 113,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,006.92, 406,445.04 and 113,149.80 is: 169,697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,006.92 : 406,445.04 = 113,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,006.92/406,445.04 = 113,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,006.92x = 406,445.04 × 113,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,006.92x = 45,989,174,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989,174,986.99/271,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,697.42

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