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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,477.66, 401,269.04 and 98,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,477.66, 401,269.04 and 98,999.44 is: 148,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,477.66 : 401,269.04 = 98,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,477.66/401,269.04 = 98,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,477.66x = 401,269.04 × 98,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,477.66x = 39,725,410,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,725,410,249.34/267,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,518.61

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