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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,657.30, 401,097.15 and 227,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,657.30, 401,097.15 and 227,999.70 is: 341,668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,657.30 : 401,097.15 = 227,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,657.30/401,097.15 = 227,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,657.30x = 401,097.15 × 227,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,657.30x = 91,450,029,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450,029,870.86/267,657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,668.36

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