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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,963.36, 369,713.64 and 172,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,963.36, 369,713.64 and 172,525.32 is: 238,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,963.36 : 369,713.64 = 172,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,963.36/369,713.64 = 172,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,963.36x = 369,713.64 × 172,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,963.36x = 63,784,964,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,784,964,049.36/267,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,036.14

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