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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,362.64, 401,239.98 and 215,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,362.64, 401,239.98 and 215,399.52 is: 323,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,362.64 : 401,239.98 = 215,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,362.64/401,239.98 = 215,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,362.64x = 401,239.98 × 215,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,362.64x = 86,426,899,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,426,899,096.81/267,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,257.20

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