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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,062.22, 368,795.68 and 171,734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,062.22, 368,795.68 and 171,734.54 is: 237,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,062.22 : 368,795.68 = 171,734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,062.22/368,795.68 = 171,734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,062.22x = 368,795.68 × 171,734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,062.22x = 63,334,956,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334,956,458.79/267,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,154.31

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