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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,083.76, 358,944.78 and 146,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,083.76, 358,944.78 and 146,913.80 is: 202,757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,083.76 : 358,944.78 = 146,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,083.76/358,944.78 = 146,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,083.76x = 358,944.78 × 146,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,083.76x = 52,733,941,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,733,941,619.96/260,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,757.53

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