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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,321.76, 359,244.72 and 141,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,321.76, 359,244.72 and 141,089.76 is: 194,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,321.76 : 359,244.72 = 141,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,321.76/359,244.72 = 141,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,321.76x = 359,244.72 × 141,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,321.76x = 50,685,751,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,685,751,326.07/260,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,704.24

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