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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,267.52, 406,923.39 and 136,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,267.52, 406,923.39 and 136,262.12 is: 204,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,267.52 : 406,923.39 = 136,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,267.52/406,923.39 = 136,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,267.52x = 406,923.39 × 136,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,267.52x = 55,448,241,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,448,241,764.37/271,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,404.28

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