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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,667, 401,656.02 and 119,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,667, 401,656.02 and 119,923 is: 179,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,667 : 401,656.02 = 119,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,667/401,656.02 = 119,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,667x = 401,656.02 × 119,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,667x = 48,167,794,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167,794,886.46/267,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,954.18

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