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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,754.70, 370,896.80 and 154,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,754.70, 370,896.80 and 154,052.43 is: 212,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,754.70 : 370,896.80 = 154,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,754.70/370,896.80 = 154,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,754.70x = 370,896.80 × 154,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,754.70x = 57,137,553,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,137,553,319.22/268,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,601.13

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