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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,060.22, 368,792.92 and 171,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,060.22, 368,792.92 and 171,732.54 is: 237,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,060.22 : 368,792.92 = 171,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,060.22/368,792.92 = 171,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,060.22x = 368,792.92 × 171,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,060.22x = 63,333,744,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333,744,885.62/267,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,151.55

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