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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,466.72, 370,476.24 and 147,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,466.72, 370,476.24 and 147,607.88 is: 203,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,466.72 : 370,476.24 = 147,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,466.72/370,476.24 = 147,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,466.72x = 370,476.24 × 147,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,466.72x = 54,685,212,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685,212,376.77/268,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,694.57

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