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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,746.66, 401,073.22 and 149,480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,746.66, 401,073.22 and 149,480.99 is: 223,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,746.66 : 401,073.22 = 149,480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,746.66/401,073.22 = 149,480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,746.66x = 401,073.22 × 149,480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,746.66x = 59,952,821,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,952,821,988.09/267,746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,916.23

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