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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,061.40, 402,237.90 and 110,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,061.40, 402,237.90 and 110,305.80 is: 165,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,061.40 : 402,237.90 = 110,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,061.40/402,237.90 = 110,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,061.40x = 402,237.90 × 110,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,061.40x = 44,369,173,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,173,349.82/268,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,518.70

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