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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,271.36, 368,747.70 and 182,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,271.36, 368,747.70 and 182,240.80 is: 251,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,271.36 : 368,747.70 = 182,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,271.36/368,747.70 = 182,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,271.36x = 368,747.70 × 182,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,271.36x = 67,200,875,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,875,846.16/267,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,433.13

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