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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,047.59, 402,085.22 and 68,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,047.59, 402,085.22 and 68,369.72 is: 102,558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,047.59 : 402,085.22 = 68,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,047.59/402,085.22 = 68,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,047.59x = 402,085.22 × 68,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,047.59x = 27,490,451,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490,451,555.26/268,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,558.10

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