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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,384.51, 359,327.39 and 152,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,384.51, 359,327.39 and 152,964.33 is: 211,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,384.51 : 359,327.39 = 152,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,384.51/359,327.39 = 152,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,384.51x = 359,327.39 × 152,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,384.51x = 54,964,272,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964,272,697.18/260,384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,088.88

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