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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,225.53, 370,153.74 and 147,369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,225.53, 370,153.74 and 147,369.33 is: 203,371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,225.53 : 370,153.74 = 147,369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,225.53/370,153.74 = 147,369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,225.53x = 370,153.74 × 147,369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,225.53x = 54,549,308,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,549,308,660.79/268,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,371.05

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