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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,659.18, 401,361.63 and 155,373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,659.18, 401,361.63 and 155,373.83 is: 232,986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,659.18 : 401,361.63 = 155,373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,659.18/401,361.63 = 155,373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,659.18x = 401,361.63 × 155,373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,659.18x = 62,361,093,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,361,093,668.14/267,659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.94

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