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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,875.27, 401,273.14 and 246,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,875.27, 401,273.14 and 246,069.84 is: 369,990.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,875.27 : 401,273.14 = 246,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,875.27/401,273.14 = 246,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,875.27x = 401,273.14 × 246,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,875.27x = 98,741,215,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,741,215,777.95/266,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,990.13

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