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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,415.80, 401,123.70 and 214,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,415.80, 401,123.70 and 214,927.80 is: 322,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,415.80 : 401,123.70 = 214,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,415.80/401,123.70 = 214,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,415.80x = 401,123.70 × 214,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,415.80x = 86,212,634,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,212,634,368.86/267,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,391.70

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