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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,131.52, 406,603.66 and 111,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,131.52, 406,603.66 and 111,162.06 is: 166,704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,131.52 : 406,603.66 = 111,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,131.52/406,603.66 = 111,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,131.52x = 406,603.66 × 111,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,131.52x = 45,198,900,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198,900,449.14/271,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,704.71

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