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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,254.40, 402,235.80 and 110,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,254.40, 402,235.80 and 110,498.80 is: 165,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,254.40 : 402,235.80 = 110,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,254.40/402,235.80 = 110,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,254.40x = 402,235.80 × 110,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,254.40x = 44,446,573,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,446,573,217.04/268,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,688.14

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