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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,007.04, 369,850.24 and 148,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,007.04, 369,850.24 and 148,775.04 is: 205,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,007.04 : 369,850.24 = 148,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,007.04/369,850.24 = 148,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,007.04x = 369,850.24 × 148,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,007.04x = 55,024,484,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,024,484,250.01/268,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,309.85

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