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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,448.96, 359,295.36 and 151,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,448.96, 359,295.36 and 151,553.28 is: 209,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,448.96 : 359,295.36 = 151,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,448.96/359,295.36 = 151,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,448.96x = 359,295.36 × 151,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,448.96x = 54,452,390,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452,390,296.78/260,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,071.25

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