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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,404.52, 359,315.73 and 151,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,404.52, 359,315.73 and 151,533.23 is: 209,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,404.52 : 359,315.73 = 151,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,404.52/359,315.73 = 151,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,404.52x = 359,315.73 × 151,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,404.52x = 54,448,271,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448,271,360.13/260,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,091.12

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