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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,702.13, 359,768.93 and 141,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,702.13, 359,768.93 and 141,470.13 is: 195,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,702.13 : 359,768.93 = 141,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,702.13/359,768.93 = 141,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,702.13x = 359,768.93 × 141,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,702.13x = 50,896,557,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896,557,297.06/260,702.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,228.77

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