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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,197.28, 368,734.71 and 182,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,197.28, 368,734.71 and 182,312.52 is: 251,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,197.28 : 368,734.71 = 182,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,197.28/368,734.71 = 182,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,197.28x = 368,734.71 × 182,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,197.28x = 67,224,954,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,224,954,191.57/267,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,592.96

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