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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,246.32, 406,813.89 and 102,708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,246.32, 406,813.89 and 102,708.51 is: 154,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,246.32 : 406,813.89 = 102,708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,246.32/406,813.89 = 102,708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,246.32x = 406,813.89 × 102,708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,246.32x = 41,783,247,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,783,247,348.81/271,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,041.71

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