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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,421.81, 402,337.46 and 110,564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,421.81, 402,337.46 and 110,564.15 is: 165,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,421.81 : 402,337.46 = 110,564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,421.81/402,337.46 = 110,564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,421.81x = 402,337.46 × 110,564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,421.81x = 44,484,096,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,484,096,713.55/268,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,724.60

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