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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,056.15, 406,604.21 and 71,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,056.15, 406,604.21 and 71,375.16 is: 107,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,056.15 : 406,604.21 = 71,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,056.15/406,604.21 = 71,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,056.15x = 406,604.21 × 71,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,056.15x = 29,021,440,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,440,188.55/271,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,068.00

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