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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,563.40, 370,526.67 and 152,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,563.40, 370,526.67 and 152,264.36 is: 210,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,563.40 : 370,526.67 = 152,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,563.40/370,526.67 = 152,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,563.40x = 370,526.67 × 152,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,563.40x = 56,418,007,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,418,007,196.80/268,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,073.33

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