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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,309.05, 368,590.96 and 170,359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,309.05, 368,590.96 and 170,359.47 is: 234,907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,309.05 : 368,590.96 = 170,359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,309.05/368,590.96 = 170,359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,309.05x = 368,590.96 × 170,359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,309.05x = 62,792,960,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792,960,805.34/267,309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,907.73

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