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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,122.51, 358,963.59 and 145,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,122.51, 358,963.59 and 145,397.95 is: 200,646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,122.51 : 358,963.59 = 145,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,122.51/358,963.59 = 145,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,122.51x = 358,963.59 × 145,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,122.51x = 52,192,570,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,570,110.64/260,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,646.11

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