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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,415.80, 401,123.70 and 228,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,415.80, 401,123.70 and 228,049.80 is: 342,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,415.80 : 401,123.70 = 228,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,415.80/401,123.70 = 228,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,415.80x = 401,123.70 × 228,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,415.80x = 91,476,179,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,476,179,560.26/267,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,074.70

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