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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,097.64, 400,659.42 and 220,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,097.64, 400,659.42 and 220,265 is: 330,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,097.64 : 400,659.42 = 220,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,097.64/400,659.42 = 220,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,097.64x = 400,659.42 × 220,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,097.64x = 88,251,247,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,251,247,146.30/267,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,408.19

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