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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,748.70, 401,498.44 and 99,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,748.70, 401,498.44 and 99,262.22 is: 148,847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,748.70 : 401,498.44 = 99,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,748.70/401,498.44 = 99,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,748.70x = 401,498.44 × 99,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,748.70x = 39,853,624,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853,624,225.29/267,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,847.13

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