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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,469.47, 370,480.03 and 147,610.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,469.47, 370,480.03 and 147,610.63 is: 203,698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,469.47 : 370,480.03 = 147,610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,469.47/370,480.03 = 147,610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,469.47x = 370,480.03 × 147,610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,469.47x = 54,686,790,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686,790,630.72/268,469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,698.36

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