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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,926.61, 360,095.90 and 146,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,926.61, 360,095.90 and 146,199.02 is: 201,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,926.61 : 360,095.90 = 146,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,926.61/360,095.90 = 146,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,926.61x = 360,095.90 × 146,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,926.61x = 52,645,665,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,645,665,154.54/260,926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,764.27

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