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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,568.20, 401,069.48 and 98,980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,568.20, 401,069.48 and 98,980.26 is: 148,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,568.20 : 401,069.48 = 98,980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,568.20/401,069.48 = 98,980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,568.20x = 401,069.48 × 98,980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,568.20x = 39,697,961,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,697,961,408.46/267,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,365.77

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