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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,213.80, 402,369.30 and 134,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,213.80, 402,369.30 and 134,758.20 is: 202,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,213.80 : 402,369.30 = 134,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,213.80/402,369.30 = 134,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,213.80x = 402,369.30 × 134,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,213.80x = 54,222,562,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222,562,603.26/268,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,161.72

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