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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,432.40, 667,257.40 and 267,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,432.40, 667,257.40 and 267,841.52 is: 401,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,432.40 : 667,257.40 = 267,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,432.40/667,257.40 = 267,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,432.40x = 667,257.40 × 267,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,432.40x = 178,719,236,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,719,236,247.25/445,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,226.40

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