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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,525.99, 401,341.41 and 99,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,525.99, 401,341.41 and 99,047.70 is: 148,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,525.99 : 401,341.41 = 99,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,525.99/401,341.41 = 99,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,525.99x = 401,341.41 × 99,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,525.99x = 39,751,943,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751,943,575.26/267,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,590.96

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