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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,442.72, 401,294.67 and 117,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,442.72, 401,294.67 and 117,664.27 is: 176,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,442.72 : 401,294.67 = 117,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,442.72/401,294.67 = 117,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,442.72x = 401,294.67 × 117,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,442.72x = 47,218,044,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218,044,400.44/267,442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,553.86

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