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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,073.44, 451,912.56 and 267,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,073.44, 451,912.56 and 267,558.88 is: 401,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,073.44 : 451,912.56 = 267,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,073.44/451,912.56 = 267,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,073.44x = 451,912.56 × 267,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,073.44x = 120,913,218,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,913,218,411.53/301,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,607.06

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