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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,425.95, 402,343.68 and 110,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,425.95, 402,343.68 and 110,568.29 is: 165,730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,425.95 : 402,343.68 = 110,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,425.95/402,343.68 = 110,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,425.95x = 402,343.68 × 110,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,425.95x = 44,486,452,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,486,452,689.91/268,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,730.82

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