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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,438.33, 401,158.13 and 67,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,438.33, 401,158.13 and 67,758.75 is: 101,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,438.33 : 401,158.13 = 67,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,438.33/401,158.13 = 67,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,438.33x = 401,158.13 × 67,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,438.33x = 27,181,973,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,973,441.14/267,438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,638.29

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