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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,182.32, 368,712.17 and 144,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,182.32, 368,712.17 and 144,676.04 is: 199,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,182.32 : 368,712.17 = 144,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,182.32/368,712.17 = 144,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,182.32x = 368,712.17 × 144,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,182.32x = 53,343,816,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,816,655.41/267,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,653.24

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