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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,147.64, 400,917.48 and 215,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,147.64, 400,917.48 and 215,184.52 is: 322,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,147.64 : 400,917.48 = 215,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,147.64/400,917.48 = 215,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,147.64x = 400,917.48 × 215,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,147.64x = 86,271,235,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,271,235,493.41/267,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,934.67

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