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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,669.68, 402,708.96 and 110,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,669.68, 402,708.96 and 110,811.84 is: 166,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,669.68 : 402,708.96 = 110,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,669.68/402,708.96 = 110,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,669.68x = 402,708.96 × 110,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,669.68x = 44,624,920,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624,920,842.09/268,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,095.86

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