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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,056.60, 402,084.90 and 71,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,056.60, 402,084.90 and 71,064.60 is: 106,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,056.60 : 402,084.90 = 71,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,056.60/402,084.90 = 71,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,056.60x = 402,084.90 × 71,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,056.60x = 28,574,002,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,574,002,584.54/268,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,596.90

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