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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,519.35, 370,466.00 and 152,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,519.35, 370,466.00 and 152,220.34 is: 210,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,519.35 : 370,466.00 = 152,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,519.35/370,466.00 = 152,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,519.35x = 370,466.00 × 152,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,519.35x = 56,392,459,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,392,459,281.19/268,519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,012.65

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