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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,473.94, 370,484.07 and 147,608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,473.94, 370,484.07 and 147,608.03 is: 203,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,473.94 : 370,484.07 = 147,608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,473.94/370,484.07 = 147,608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,473.94x = 370,484.07 × 147,608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,473.94x = 54,686,423,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686,423,719.08/268,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,693.60

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