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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,372.44, 402,607.26 and 110,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,372.44, 402,607.26 and 110,514.78 is: 165,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,372.44 : 402,607.26 = 110,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,372.44/402,607.26 = 110,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,372.44x = 402,607.26 × 110,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,372.44x = 44,494,052,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494,052,765.30/268,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,792.18

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