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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,536.82, 369,140.16 and 181,507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,536.82, 369,140.16 and 181,507.53 is: 250,439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,536.82 : 369,140.16 = 181,507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,536.82/369,140.16 = 181,507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,536.82x = 369,140.16 × 181,507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,536.82x = 67,001,718,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,001,718,665.40/267,536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,439.24

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