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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,033.40, 401,904.30 and 110,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,033.40, 401,904.30 and 110,277.80 is: 165,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,033.40 : 401,904.30 = 110,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,033.40/401,904.30 = 110,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,033.40x = 401,904.30 × 110,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,033.40x = 44,321,122,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,321,122,014.54/268,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,356.71

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