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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,198.78, 368,736.78 and 182,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,198.78, 368,736.78 and 182,314.02 is: 251,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,198.78 : 368,736.78 = 182,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,198.78/368,736.78 = 182,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,198.78x = 368,736.78 × 182,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,198.78x = 67,225,884,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225,884,683.66/267,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,595.03

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