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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,315.42, 401,009.99 and 89,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,315.42, 401,009.99 and 89,836.19 is: 134,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,315.42 : 401,009.99 = 89,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,315.42/401,009.99 = 89,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,315.42x = 401,009.99 × 89,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,315.42x = 36,025,207,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025,207,199.31/267,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,766.66

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