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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,003.54, 358,771.88 and 152,534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,003.54, 358,771.88 and 152,534.36 is: 210,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,003.54 : 358,771.88 = 152,534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,003.54/358,771.88 = 152,534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,003.54x = 358,771.88 × 152,534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,003.54x = 54,725,036,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,036,545.27/260,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,478.05

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