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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,337.10, 407,005.65 and 113,549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,337.10, 407,005.65 and 113,549.10 is: 170,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,337.10 : 407,005.65 = 113,549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,337.10/407,005.65 = 113,549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,337.10x = 407,005.65 × 113,549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,337.10x = 46,215,125,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,215,125,252.42/271,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,323.65

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