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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,396.54, 407,095.85 and 113,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,396.54, 407,095.85 and 113,514.24 is: 170,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,396.54 : 407,095.85 = 113,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,396.54/407,095.85 = 113,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,396.54x = 407,095.85 × 113,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,396.54x = 46,211,176,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211,176,019.90/271,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,271.79

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