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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,371.31, 401,069.03 and 87,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,371.31, 401,069.03 and 87,466.98 is: 131,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,371.31 : 401,069.03 = 87,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,371.31/401,069.03 = 87,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,371.31x = 401,069.03 × 87,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,371.31x = 35,080,296,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,296,388.29/267,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,204.42

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