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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,711.10, 401,366.94 and 161,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,711.10, 401,366.94 and 161,070.08 is: 241,484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,711.10 : 401,366.94 = 161,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,711.10/401,366.94 = 161,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,711.10x = 401,366.94 × 161,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,711.10x = 64,648,205,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648,205,135.16/267,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,484.96

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