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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,054.22, 369,921.26 and 145,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,054.22, 369,921.26 and 145,551.80 is: 200,864.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,054.22 : 369,921.26 = 145,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,054.22/369,921.26 = 145,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,054.22x = 369,921.26 × 145,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,054.22x = 53,842,702,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842,702,673.90/268,054.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,864.97

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