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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,986.40, 401,833.80 and 110,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,986.40, 401,833.80 and 110,230.80 is: 165,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,986.40 : 401,833.80 = 110,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,986.40/401,833.80 = 110,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,986.40x = 401,833.80 × 110,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,986.40x = 44,294,461,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,294,461,241.04/267,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,286.23

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