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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,099.90, 402,295.65 and 110,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,099.90, 402,295.65 and 110,344.30 is: 165,576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,099.90 : 402,295.65 = 110,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,099.90/402,295.65 = 110,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,099.90x = 402,295.65 × 110,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,099.90x = 44,391,031,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,391,031,892.30/268,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,576.46

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