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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,395.54, 407,094.35 and 113,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,395.54, 407,094.35 and 113,513.24 is: 170,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,395.54 : 407,094.35 = 113,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,395.54/407,094.35 = 113,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,395.54x = 407,094.35 × 113,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,395.54x = 46,210,598,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210,598,654.19/271,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,270.29

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