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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,611.40, 403,062.90 and 110,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,611.40, 403,062.90 and 110,855.80 is: 166,343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,611.40 : 403,062.90 = 110,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,611.40/403,062.90 = 110,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,611.40x = 403,062.90 × 110,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,611.40x = 44,681,860,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681,860,229.82/268,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,343.87

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