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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,457.63, 267,329.55 and 107,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,457.63, 267,329.55 and 107,341 is: 160,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,457.63 : 267,329.55 = 107,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,457.63/267,329.55 = 107,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,457.63x = 267,329.55 × 107,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,457.63x = 28,695,421,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695,421,226.55/178,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,796.83

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