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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,562.19, 401,060.49 and 98,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,562.19, 401,060.49 and 98,974.26 is: 148,356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,562.19 : 401,060.49 = 98,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,562.19/401,060.49 = 98,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,562.19x = 401,060.49 × 98,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,562.19x = 39,694,665,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,694,665,212.99/267,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,356.78

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