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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,759.91, 278,682.18 and 67,431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,759.91, 278,682.18 and 67,431.18 is: 101,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,759.91 : 278,682.18 = 67,431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,759.91/278,682.18 = 67,431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,759.91x = 278,682.18 × 67,431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,759.91x = 18,791,868,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791,868,242.37/185,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,162.13

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