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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,324.46, 370,269.80 and 147,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,324.46, 370,269.80 and 147,463.14 is: 203,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,324.46 : 370,269.80 = 147,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,324.46/370,269.80 = 147,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,324.46x = 370,269.80 × 147,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,324.46x = 54,601,147,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601,147,355.17/268,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,489.27

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