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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,524.72, 402,786.27 and 110,748.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,524.72, 402,786.27 and 110,748.87 is: 166,122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,524.72 : 402,786.27 = 110,748.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,524.72/402,786.27 = 110,748.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,524.72x = 402,786.27 × 110,748.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,524.72x = 44,608,124,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608,124,254.01/268,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,122.97

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