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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,488.85, 401,088.39 and 117,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,488.85, 401,088.39 and 117,553.62 is: 176,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,488.85 : 401,088.39 = 117,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,488.85/401,088.39 = 117,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,488.85x = 401,088.39 × 117,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,488.85x = 47,149,392,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149,392,184.47/267,488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,266.76

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