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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,760.29, 370,891.98 and 154,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,760.29, 370,891.98 and 154,036.45 is: 212,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,760.29 : 370,891.98 = 154,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,760.29/370,891.98 = 154,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,760.29x = 370,891.98 × 154,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,760.29x = 57,130,883,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,130,883,932.67/268,760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,571.89

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