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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,948.60, 360,102.97 and 153,525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,948.60, 360,102.97 and 153,525.55 is: 211,861.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,948.60 : 360,102.97 = 153,525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,948.60/360,102.97 = 153,525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,948.60x = 360,102.97 × 153,525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,948.60x = 55,285,006,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,006,525.88/260,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,861.67

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