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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,507.40, 401,261.10 and 89,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,507.40, 401,261.10 and 89,955.40 is: 134,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,507.40 : 401,261.10 = 89,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,507.40/401,261.10 = 89,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,507.40x = 401,261.10 × 89,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,507.40x = 36,095,602,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095,602,754.94/267,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,933.10

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