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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,947.73, 360,101.77 and 153,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,947.73, 360,101.77 and 153,524.68 is: 211,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,947.73 : 360,101.77 = 153,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,947.73/360,101.77 = 153,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,947.73x = 360,101.77 × 153,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,947.73x = 55,284,507,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,284,507,722.62/260,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,860.46

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