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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,614.40, 403,067.40 and 110,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,614.40, 403,067.40 and 110,858.80 is: 166,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,614.40 : 403,067.40 = 110,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,614.40/403,067.40 = 110,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,614.40x = 403,067.40 × 110,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,614.40x = 44,683,568,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,568,283.12/268,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,348.37

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