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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,871.84, 278,802.90 and 67,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,871.84, 278,802.90 and 67,545.42 is: 101,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,871.84 : 278,802.90 = 67,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,871.84/278,802.90 = 67,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,871.84x = 278,802.90 × 67,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,871.84x = 18,831,858,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,831,858,977.72/185,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,316.36

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