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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,844.73, 401,767.09 and 208,724.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,844.73, 401,767.09 and 208,724.65 is: 313,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,844.73 : 401,767.09 = 208,724.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,844.73/401,767.09 = 208,724.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,844.73x = 401,767.09 × 208,724.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,844.73x = 83,858,693,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,858,693,715.54/267,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,086.97

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