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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,967.80, 590,951.70 and 267,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,967.80, 590,951.70 and 267,996.60 is: 401,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,967.80 : 590,951.70 = 267,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,967.80/590,951.70 = 267,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,967.80x = 590,951.70 × 267,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,967.80x = 158,373,046,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,373,046,364.22/393,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,994.90

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