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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,610.92, 370,656.51 and 153,867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,610.92, 370,656.51 and 153,867.53 is: 212,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,610.92 : 370,656.51 = 153,867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,610.92/370,656.51 = 153,867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,610.92x = 370,656.51 × 153,867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,610.92x = 57,032,002,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,032,002,021.76/268,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,321.98

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