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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,042.05, 406,566.31 and 128,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,042.05, 406,566.31 and 128,901.05 is: 193,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,042.05 : 406,566.31 = 128,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,042.05/406,566.31 = 128,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,042.05x = 406,566.31 × 128,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,042.05x = 52,406,822,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406,822,883.92/271,042.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,353.11

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