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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,955.83, 401,942.25 and 134,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,955.83, 401,942.25 and 134,763.28 is: 202,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,955.83 : 401,942.25 = 134,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,955.83/401,942.25 = 134,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,955.83x = 401,942.25 × 134,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,955.83x = 54,167,054,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,167,054,975.72/267,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,149.19

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