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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,710.77, 401,436.98 and 155,419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,710.77, 401,436.98 and 155,419.25 is: 233,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,710.77 : 401,436.98 = 155,419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,710.77/401,436.98 = 155,419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,710.77x = 401,436.98 × 155,419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,710.77x = 62,391,034,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391,034,353.87/267,710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,053.88

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