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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,708.80, 401,563.20 and 204,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,708.80, 401,563.20 and 204,723.20 is: 307,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,708.80 : 401,563.20 = 204,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,708.80/401,563.20 = 204,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,708.80x = 401,563.20 × 204,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,708.80x = 82,209,303,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,209,303,306.24/267,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,084.80

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