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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,275.93, 368,545.14 and 170,326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,275.93, 368,545.14 and 170,326.15 is: 234,861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,275.93 : 368,545.14 = 170,326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,275.93/368,545.14 = 170,326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,275.93x = 368,545.14 × 170,326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,275.93x = 62,772,873,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,772,873,876.05/267,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,861.68

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