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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,061.84, 369,933.96 and 154,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,061.84, 369,933.96 and 154,884.56 is: 213,745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,061.84 : 369,933.96 = 154,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,061.84/369,933.96 = 154,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,061.84x = 369,933.96 × 154,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,061.84x = 57,297,058,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297,058,623.66/268,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,745.67

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