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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,657.80, 401,097.90 and 228,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,657.80, 401,097.90 and 228,000.20 is: 341,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,657.80 : 401,097.90 = 228,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,657.80/401,097.90 = 228,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,657.80x = 401,097.90 × 228,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,657.80x = 91,450,401,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450,401,419.58/267,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,669.11

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