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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,234.07, 402,535.64 and 110,462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,234.07, 402,535.64 and 110,462.51 is: 165,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,234.07 : 402,535.64 = 110,462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,234.07/402,535.64 = 110,462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,234.07x = 402,535.64 × 110,462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,234.07x = 44,465,097,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,465,097,158.86/268,234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,769.76

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