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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,700.64, 370,806.84 and 147,839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,700.64, 370,806.84 and 147,839.28 is: 204,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,700.64 : 370,806.84 = 147,839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,700.64/370,806.84 = 147,839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,700.64x = 370,806.84 × 147,839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,700.64x = 54,819,816,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,819,816,244.68/268,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,018.18

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