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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,398.63, 402,663.87 and 133,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,398.63, 402,663.87 and 133,526.34 is: 200,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,398.63 : 402,663.87 = 133,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,398.63/402,663.87 = 133,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,398.63x = 402,663.87 × 133,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,398.63x = 53,766,232,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766,232,811.34/268,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,322.31

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