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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,672.11, 370,767.54 and 147,810.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,672.11, 370,767.54 and 147,810.81 is: 203,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,672.11 : 370,767.54 = 147,810.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,672.11/370,767.54 = 147,810.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,672.11x = 370,767.54 × 147,810.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,672.11x = 54,803,450,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803,450,409.11/268,672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,978.93

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