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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,158.97, 400,613.87 and 154,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,158.97, 400,613.87 and 154,871.30 is: 232,234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,158.97 : 400,613.87 = 154,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,158.97/400,613.87 = 154,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,158.97x = 400,613.87 × 154,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,158.97x = 62,043,588,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043,588,067.51/267,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,234.72

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