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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,329.28, 406,989.06 and 111,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,329.28, 406,989.06 and 111,370.48 is: 167,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,329.28 : 406,989.06 = 111,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,329.28/406,989.06 = 111,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,329.28x = 406,989.06 × 111,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,329.28x = 45,326,565,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326,565,531.84/271,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,053.72

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