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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,294.68, 402,526.26 and 110,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,294.68, 402,526.26 and 110,597.40 is: 165,930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,294.68 : 402,526.26 = 110,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,294.68/402,526.26 = 110,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,294.68x = 402,526.26 × 110,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,294.68x = 44,518,357,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,357,787.72/268,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,930.83

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