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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,674.32, 401,084.61 and 141,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,674.32, 401,084.61 and 141,309.46 is: 211,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,674.32 : 401,084.61 = 141,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,674.32/401,084.61 = 141,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,674.32x = 401,084.61 × 141,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,674.32x = 56,677,049,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,677,049,653.41/267,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,738.84

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