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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,552.02, 402,838.97 and 110,765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,552.02, 402,838.97 and 110,765.45 is: 166,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,552.02 : 402,838.97 = 110,765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,552.02/402,838.97 = 110,765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,552.02x = 402,838.97 × 110,765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,552.02x = 44,620,637,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,620,637,221.56/268,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,152.68

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