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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,139.40, 1,299,209.10 and 267,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,139.40, 1,299,209.10 and 267,047.20 is: 400,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,139.40 : 1,299,209.10 = 267,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,139.40/1,299,209.10 = 267,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,139.40x = 1,299,209.10 × 267,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,139.40x = 346,950,152,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,950,152,369.52/866,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,570.80

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