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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,099.18, 368,626.17 and 170,306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,099.18, 368,626.17 and 170,306.47 is: 235,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,099.18 : 368,626.17 = 170,306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,099.18/368,626.17 = 170,306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,099.18x = 368,626.17 × 170,306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,099.18x = 62,779,421,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,779,421,762.32/267,099.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,041.61

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