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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,216.80, 406,940.40 and 130,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,216.80, 406,940.40 and 130,903.20 is: 196,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,216.80 : 406,940.40 = 130,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,216.80/406,940.40 = 130,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,216.80x = 406,940.40 × 130,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,216.80x = 53,269,800,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,269,800,569.28/271,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,410.40

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