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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,945.55, 360,762.96 and 192,855.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,945.55, 360,762.96 and 192,855.13 is: 266,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,945.55 : 360,762.96 = 192,855.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,945.55/360,762.96 = 192,855.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,945.55x = 360,762.96 × 192,855.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,945.55x = 69,574,987,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,574,987,371.28/260,945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,626.46

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