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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,094.24, 358,930.44 and 146,917.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,094.24, 358,930.44 and 146,917.26 is: 202,746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,094.24 : 358,930.44 = 146,917.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,094.24/358,930.44 = 146,917.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,094.24x = 358,930.44 × 146,917.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,094.24x = 52,733,076,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,733,076,775.39/260,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,746.04

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