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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,444.56, 398,809.72 and 265,046.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,444.56, 398,809.72 and 265,046.15 is: 395,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,444.56 : 398,809.72 = 265,046.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,444.56/398,809.72 = 265,046.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,444.56x = 398,809.72 × 265,046.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,444.56x = 105,702,980,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,702,980,868.58/267,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,233.24

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