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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,443.44, 369,112.59 and 170,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,443.44, 369,112.59 and 170,689.04 is: 235,576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,443.44 : 369,112.59 = 170,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,443.44/369,112.59 = 170,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,443.44x = 369,112.59 × 170,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,443.44x = 63,003,473,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,003,473,639.01/267,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,576.81

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