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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,866, 371,035.08 and 149,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,866, 371,035.08 and 149,662.16 is: 206,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,866 : 371,035.08 = 149,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,866/371,035.08 = 149,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,866x = 371,035.08 × 149,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,866x = 55,529,911,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,529,911,508.57/268,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,533.78

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