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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,183.97, 359,056.67 and 152,755.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,183.97, 359,056.67 and 152,755.29 is: 210,803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,183.97 : 359,056.67 = 152,755.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,183.97/359,056.67 = 152,755.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,183.97x = 359,056.67 × 152,755.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,183.97x = 54,847,804,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,847,804,988.51/260,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,803.94

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