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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,922.54, 360,067.02 and 153,499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,922.54, 360,067.02 and 153,499.49 is: 211,825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,922.54 : 360,067.02 = 153,499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,922.54/360,067.02 = 153,499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,922.54x = 360,067.02 × 153,499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,922.54x = 55,270,103,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,270,103,168.32/260,922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,825.71

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