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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,416.27, 402,329.16 and 110,558.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,416.27, 402,329.16 and 110,558.61 is: 165,716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,416.27 : 402,329.16 = 110,558.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,416.27/402,329.16 = 110,558.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,416.27x = 402,329.16 × 110,558.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,416.27x = 44,480,952,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,480,952,692.07/268,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,716.31

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