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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,447.90, 370,458.34 and 147,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,447.90, 370,458.34 and 147,591.24 is: 203,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,447.90 : 370,458.34 = 147,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,447.90/370,458.34 = 147,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,447.90x = 370,458.34 × 147,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,447.90x = 54,676,405,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676,405,768.94/268,447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,676.04

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