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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,116.56, 358,998.96 and 152,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,116.56, 358,998.96 and 152,745.36 is: 210,810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,116.56 : 358,998.96 = 152,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,116.56/358,998.96 = 152,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,116.56x = 358,998.96 × 152,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,116.56x = 54,835,425,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835,425,384.83/260,116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,810.97

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