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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,908.78, 369,732.60 and 177,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,908.78, 369,732.60 and 177,107.28 is: 244,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,908.78 : 369,732.60 = 177,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,908.78/369,732.60 = 177,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,908.78x = 369,732.60 × 177,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,908.78x = 65,482,333,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,482,333,726.83/267,908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,420.26

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