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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,555.41, 402,844.02 and 110,768.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,555.41, 402,844.02 and 110,768.82 is: 166,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,555.41 : 402,844.02 = 110,768.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,555.41/402,844.02 = 110,768.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,555.41x = 402,844.02 × 110,768.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,555.41x = 44,622,556,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,622,556,739.46/268,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,157.73

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