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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,347.27, 370,320.01 and 147,500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,347.27, 370,320.01 and 147,500.94 is: 203,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,347.27 : 370,320.01 = 147,500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,347.27/370,320.01 = 147,500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,347.27x = 370,320.01 × 147,500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,347.27x = 54,622,549,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,622,549,207.06/268,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,551.72

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