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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,091.36, 368,835.84 and 171,763.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,091.36, 368,835.84 and 171,763.54 is: 237,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,091.36 : 368,835.84 = 171,763.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,091.36/368,835.84 = 171,763.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,091.36x = 368,835.84 × 171,763.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,091.36x = 63,352,549,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,352,549,557.27/267,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,194.31

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