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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,052.07, 358,871.97 and 145,335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,052.07, 358,871.97 and 145,335.41 is: 200,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,052.07 : 358,871.97 = 145,335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,052.07/358,871.97 = 145,335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,052.07x = 358,871.97 × 145,335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,052.07x = 52,156,806,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156,806,195.02/260,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,562.93

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