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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,345.08, 359,352.59 and 151,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,345.08, 359,352.59 and 151,475.03 is: 209,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,345.08 : 359,352.59 = 151,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,345.08/359,352.59 = 151,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,345.08x = 359,352.59 × 151,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,345.08x = 54,432,942,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432,942,364.72/260,345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,079.97

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