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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,067.66, 358,889.13 and 145,347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,067.66, 358,889.13 and 145,347.90 is: 200,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,067.66 : 358,889.13 = 145,347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,067.66/358,889.13 = 145,347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,067.66x = 358,889.13 × 145,347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,067.66x = 52,163,781,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,163,781,378.33/260,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,577.73

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