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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,366.80, 401,050.20 and 228,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,366.80, 401,050.20 and 228,000.80 is: 342,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,366.80 : 401,050.20 = 228,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,366.80/401,050.20 = 228,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,366.80x = 401,050.20 × 228,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,366.80x = 91,439,766,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,439,766,440.16/267,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,001.20

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