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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,484.76, 370,510.35 and 147,633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,484.76, 370,510.35 and 147,633.87 is: 203,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,484.76 : 370,510.35 = 147,633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,484.76/370,510.35 = 147,633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,484.76x = 370,510.35 × 147,633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,484.76x = 54,699,876,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,699,876,845.55/268,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,735.50

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