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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,571.68, 402,799.92 and 110,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,571.68, 402,799.92 and 110,759.20 is: 166,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,571.68 : 402,799.92 = 110,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,571.68/402,799.92 = 110,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,571.68x = 402,799.92 × 110,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,571.68x = 44,613,796,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,613,796,899.26/268,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,115.05

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