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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,403.14, 401,017.23 and 125,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,403.14, 401,017.23 and 125,204.40 is: 187,765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,403.14 : 401,017.23 = 125,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,403.14/401,017.23 = 125,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,403.14x = 401,017.23 × 125,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,403.14x = 50,209,121,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,121,671.81/267,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,765.64

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