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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.02, 370,229.67 and 153,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.02, 370,229.67 and 153,574.58 is: 211,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.02 : 370,229.67 = 153,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.02/370,229.67 = 153,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.02x = 370,229.67 × 153,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.02x = 56,857,866,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,857,866,999.36/268,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,922.93

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