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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,672.10, 370,752.76 and 147,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,672.10, 370,752.76 and 147,793.73 is: 203,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,672.10 : 370,752.76 = 147,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,672.10/370,752.76 = 147,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,672.10x = 370,752.76 × 147,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,672.10x = 54,794,933,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794,933,308.19/268,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,947.24

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