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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,047.76, 369,906.24 and 147,196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,047.76, 369,906.24 and 147,196.84 is: 203,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,047.76 : 369,906.24 = 147,196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,047.76/369,906.24 = 147,196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,047.76x = 369,906.24 × 147,196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,047.76x = 54,449,029,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,449,029,624.28/268,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,131.82

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