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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,512.62, 401,321.40 and 99,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,512.62, 401,321.40 and 99,034.24 is: 148,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,512.62 : 401,321.40 = 99,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,512.62/401,321.40 = 99,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,512.62x = 401,321.40 × 99,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,512.62x = 39,744,559,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744,559,844.74/267,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,570.78

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