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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,175.35, 368,951.76 and 171,847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,175.35, 368,951.76 and 171,847.53 is: 237,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,175.35 : 368,951.76 = 171,847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,175.35/368,951.76 = 171,847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,175.35x = 368,951.76 × 171,847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,175.35x = 63,403,448,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,403,448,645.15/267,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,310.25

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