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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,399.20, 401,098.80 and 214,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,399.20, 401,098.80 and 214,911.20 is: 322,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,399.20 : 401,098.80 = 214,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,399.20/401,098.80 = 214,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,399.20x = 401,098.80 × 214,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,399.20x = 86,200,624,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,200,624,426.56/267,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,366.80

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