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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,855.56, 401,770.32 and 99,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,855.56, 401,770.32 and 99,408.72 is: 149,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,855.56 : 401,770.32 = 99,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,855.56/401,770.32 = 99,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,855.56x = 401,770.32 × 99,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,855.56x = 39,939,473,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,939,473,245.19/267,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,108.25

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