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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,707.77, 401,432.48 and 155,416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,707.77, 401,432.48 and 155,416.25 is: 233,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,707.77 : 401,432.48 = 155,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,707.77/401,432.48 = 155,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,707.77x = 401,432.48 × 155,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,707.77x = 62,389,130,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389,130,577.71/267,707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,049.39

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