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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,064.52, 406,592.73 and 84,076.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,064.52, 406,592.73 and 84,076.02 is: 126,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,064.52 : 406,592.73 = 84,076.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,064.52/406,592.73 = 84,076.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,064.52x = 406,592.73 × 84,076.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,064.52x = 34,184,698,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184,698,499.33/271,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,112.77

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