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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,955.46, 403,496.37 and 150,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,955.46, 403,496.37 and 150,708.42 is: 226,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,955.46 : 403,496.37 = 150,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,955.46/403,496.37 = 150,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,955.46x = 403,496.37 × 150,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,955.46x = 60,810,300,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,810,300,398.44/268,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,098.03

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