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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,852, 403,278 and 93,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,852, 403,278 and 93,748 is: 140,622

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,852 : 403,278 = 93,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,852/403,278 = 93,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,852x = 403,278 × 93,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,852x = 37,806,505,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806,505,944/268,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,622

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