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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,321.04, 359,251.20 and 147,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,321.04, 359,251.20 and 147,151.08 is: 203,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,321.04 : 359,251.20 = 147,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,321.04/359,251.20 = 147,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,321.04x = 359,251.20 × 147,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,321.04x = 52,864,202,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864,202,071.30/260,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,073.11

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