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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,136.70, 402,198.90 and 134,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,136.70, 402,198.90 and 134,981.20 is: 202,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,136.70 : 402,198.90 = 134,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,136.70/402,198.90 = 134,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,136.70x = 402,198.90 × 134,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,136.70x = 54,289,290,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289,290,160.68/268,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,468.70

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