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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,499.94, 370,519.95 and 147,634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,499.94, 370,519.95 and 147,634.03 is: 203,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,499.94 : 370,519.95 = 147,634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,499.94/370,519.95 = 147,634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,499.94x = 370,519.95 × 147,634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,499.94x = 54,701,353,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701,353,413.90/268,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,729.48

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