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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,484.59, 370,499.25 and 147,625.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,484.59, 370,499.25 and 147,625.03 is: 203,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,484.59 : 370,499.25 = 147,625.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,484.59/370,499.25 = 147,625.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,484.59x = 370,499.25 × 147,625.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,484.59x = 54,694,962,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694,962,896.23/268,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,717.33

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