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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,544.16, 400,964.16 and 149,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,544.16, 400,964.16 and 149,271.20 is: 223,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,544.16 : 400,964.16 = 149,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,544.16/400,964.16 = 149,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,544.16x = 400,964.16 × 149,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,544.16x = 59,852,401,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852,401,320.19/267,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,710.36

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