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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,451.76, 401,204.28 and 99,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,451.76, 401,204.28 and 99,017.12 is: 148,535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,451.76 : 401,204.28 = 99,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,451.76/401,204.28 = 99,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,451.76x = 401,204.28 × 99,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,451.76x = 39,726,092,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726,092,337.27/267,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,535.54

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