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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,314.03, 370,279.79 and 147,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,314.03, 370,279.79 and 147,466.80 is: 203,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,314.03 : 370,279.79 = 147,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,314.03/370,279.79 = 147,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,314.03x = 370,279.79 × 147,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,314.03x = 54,603,974,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603,974,998.64/268,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,507.71

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