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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,022.56, 400,671.90 and 117,367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,022.56, 400,671.90 and 117,367.92 is: 176,112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,022.56 : 400,671.90 = 117,367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,022.56/400,671.90 = 117,367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,022.56x = 400,671.90 × 117,367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,022.56x = 47,026,027,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026,027,505.45/267,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,112.56

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