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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,668.03, 400,885.62 and 155,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,668.03, 400,885.62 and 155,068.71 is: 232,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,668.03 : 400,885.62 = 155,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,668.03/400,885.62 = 155,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,668.03x = 400,885.62 × 155,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,668.03x = 62,164,815,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164,815,950.95/267,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,245.95

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