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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,034.47, 406,924.10 and 138,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,034.47, 406,924.10 and 138,004.12 is: 207,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,034.47 : 406,924.10 = 138,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,034.47/406,924.10 = 138,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,034.47x = 406,924.10 × 138,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,034.47x = 56,157,199,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,157,199,602.65/271,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,195.79

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