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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,767.58, 359,829.48 and 146,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,767.58, 359,829.48 and 146,030.27 is: 201,505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,767.58 : 359,829.48 = 146,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,767.58/359,829.48 = 146,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,767.58x = 359,829.48 × 146,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,767.58x = 52,545,994,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545,994,319.21/260,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,505.09

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