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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,714.24, 401,443.20 and 155,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,714.24, 401,443.20 and 155,425.48 is: 233,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,714.24 : 401,443.20 = 155,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,714.24/401,443.20 = 155,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,714.24x = 401,443.20 × 155,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,714.24x = 62,394,502,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,502,052.74/267,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,063.81

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