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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,744.03, 401,069.30 and 149,478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,744.03, 401,069.30 and 149,478.36 is: 223,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,744.03 : 401,069.30 = 149,478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,744.03/401,069.30 = 149,478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,744.03x = 401,069.30 × 149,478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,744.03x = 59,951,181,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951,181,465.63/267,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,912.30

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