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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,269.52, 406,926.39 and 136,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,269.52, 406,926.39 and 136,264.12 is: 204,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,269.52 : 406,926.39 = 136,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,269.52/406,926.39 = 136,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,269.52x = 406,926.39 × 136,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,269.52x = 55,449,466,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,449,466,438.13/271,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,407.29

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