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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,521.44, 370,569.20 and 147,672.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,521.44, 370,569.20 and 147,672.07 is: 203,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,521.44 : 370,569.20 = 147,672.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,521.44/370,569.20 = 147,672.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,521.44x = 370,569.20 × 147,672.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,521.44x = 54,722,719,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722,719,177.46/268,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,792.74

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