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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,902.24, 401,856.46 and 68,222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,902.24, 401,856.46 and 68,222.39 is: 102,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,902.24 : 401,856.46 = 68,222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,902.24/401,856.46 = 68,222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,902.24x = 401,856.46 × 68,222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,902.24x = 27,415,605,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415,605,958.30/267,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,334.37

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