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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,948.73, 360,103.14 and 153,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,948.73, 360,103.14 and 153,525.68 is: 211,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,948.73 : 360,103.14 = 153,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,948.73/360,103.14 = 153,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,948.73x = 360,103.14 × 153,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,948.73x = 55,285,079,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,079,438.64/260,948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,861.85

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