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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,914.54, 375,090.90 and 252,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,914.54, 375,090.90 and 252,670.68 is: 348,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,914.54 : 375,090.90 = 252,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,914.54/375,090.90 = 252,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,914.54x = 375,090.90 × 252,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,914.54x = 94,774,472,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,774,472,764.81/271,914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,545.07

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