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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,390.04, 370,379.02 and 153,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,390.04, 370,379.02 and 153,670.44 is: 212,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,390.04 : 370,379.02 = 153,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,390.04/370,379.02 = 153,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,390.04x = 370,379.02 × 153,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,390.04x = 56,916,306,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,916,306,970.17/268,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,065.65

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