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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,150.08, 370,106.07 and 185,480.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,150.08, 370,106.07 and 185,480.37 is: 256,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,150.08 : 370,106.07 = 185,480.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,150.08/370,106.07 = 185,480.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,150.08x = 370,106.07 × 185,480.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,150.08x = 68,647,410,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647,410,802.85/268,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,003.69

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