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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,181.32, 368,710.79 and 144,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,181.32, 368,710.79 and 144,675.04 is: 199,651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,181.32 : 368,710.79 = 144,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,181.32/368,710.79 = 144,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,181.32x = 368,710.79 × 144,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,181.32x = 53,343,248,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,248,291.68/267,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,651.86

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