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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,115.03, 358,983.36 and 163,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,115.03, 358,983.36 and 163,334.82 is: 225,417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,115.03 : 358,983.36 = 163,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,115.03/358,983.36 = 163,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,115.03x = 358,983.36 × 163,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,115.03x = 58,634,482,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,634,482,488.60/260,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,417.51

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