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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,330.34, 370,304.75 and 147,475.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,330.34, 370,304.75 and 147,475.91 is: 203,521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,330.34 : 370,304.75 = 147,475.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,330.34/370,304.75 = 147,475.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,330.34x = 370,304.75 × 147,475.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,330.34x = 54,611,029,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,611,029,983.57/268,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,521.64

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