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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,844.40, 401,766.60 and 109,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,844.40, 401,766.60 and 109,991.60 is: 164,987.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,844.40 : 401,766.60 = 109,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,844.40/401,766.60 = 109,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,844.40x = 401,766.60 × 109,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,844.40x = 44,190,951,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190,951,160.56/267,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,987.40

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