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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,926.61, 401,788.65 and 107,948.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,926.61, 401,788.65 and 107,948.31 is: 161,881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,926.61 : 401,788.65 = 107,948.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,926.61/401,788.65 = 107,948.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,926.61x = 401,788.65 × 107,948.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,926.61x = 43,372,405,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,372,405,744.68/267,926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,881.67

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