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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,958.08, 401,414.64 and 149,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,958.08, 401,414.64 and 149,272.02 is: 223,616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,958.08 : 401,414.64 = 149,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,958.08/401,414.64 = 149,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,958.08x = 401,414.64 × 149,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,958.08x = 59,919,974,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919,974,170.37/267,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,616.97

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