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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,703.08, 401,354.89 and 161,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,703.08, 401,354.89 and 161,062.04 is: 241,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,703.08 : 401,354.89 = 161,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,703.08/401,354.89 = 161,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,703.08x = 401,354.89 × 161,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,703.08x = 64,643,038,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643,038,149.44/267,703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,472.90

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