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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,303.68, 406,954.24 and 84,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,303.68, 406,954.24 and 84,314.88 is: 126,471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,303.68 : 406,954.24 = 84,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,303.68/406,954.24 = 84,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,303.68x = 406,954.24 × 84,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,303.68x = 34,312,297,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312,297,911.09/271,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,471.92

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