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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,180.75, 368,711.87 and 182,295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,180.75, 368,711.87 and 182,295.99 is: 251,570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,180.75 : 368,711.87 = 182,295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,180.75/368,711.87 = 182,295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,180.75x = 368,711.87 × 182,295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,180.75x = 67,214,694,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214,694,454.92/267,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,570.12

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