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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,870.80, 406,999.80 and 202,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,870.80, 406,999.80 and 202,059.60 is: 302,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,870.80 : 406,999.80 = 202,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,870.80/406,999.80 = 202,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,870.80x = 406,999.80 × 202,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,870.80x = 82,238,216,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,238,216,788.08/271,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,490.07

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