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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,611.70, 407,415.52 and 82,071.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,611.70, 407,415.52 and 82,071.70 is: 123,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,611.70 : 407,415.52 = 82,071.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,611.70/407,415.52 = 82,071.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,611.70x = 407,415.52 × 82,071.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,611.70x = 33,437,284,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,437,284,332.78/271,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,106.94

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