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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,160.67, 402,410.43 and 149,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,160.67, 402,410.43 and 149,909.58 is: 224,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,160.67 : 402,410.43 = 149,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,160.67/402,410.43 = 149,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,160.67x = 402,410.43 × 149,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,160.67x = 60,325,178,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325,178,548.92/268,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,959.08

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