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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,522, 401,316.48 and 99,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,522, 401,316.48 and 99,013.92 is: 148,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,522 : 401,316.48 = 99,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,522/401,316.48 = 99,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,522x = 401,316.48 × 99,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,522x = 39,735,917,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735,917,845.40/267,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,533.27

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