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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,313.51, 370,264.91 and 147,454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,313.51, 370,264.91 and 147,454.63 is: 203,483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,313.51 : 370,264.91 = 147,454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,313.51/370,264.91 = 147,454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,313.51x = 370,264.91 × 147,454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,313.51x = 54,597,273,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,597,273,643.10/268,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,483.13

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