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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,953.54, 371,148.43 and 146,448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,953.54, 371,148.43 and 146,448.05 is: 202,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,953.54 : 371,148.43 = 146,448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,953.54/371,148.43 = 146,448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,953.54x = 371,148.43 × 146,448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,953.54x = 54,353,961,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353,961,612.20/268,953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,094.24

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