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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,196.28, 368,733.33 and 182,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,196.28, 368,733.33 and 182,311.52 is: 251,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,196.28 : 368,733.33 = 182,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,196.28/368,733.33 = 182,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,196.28x = 368,733.33 × 182,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,196.28x = 67,224,333,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,224,333,866.96/267,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,591.58

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