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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,948.90, 360,103.37 and 153,525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,948.90, 360,103.37 and 153,525.84 is: 211,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,948.90 : 360,103.37 = 153,525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,948.90/360,103.37 = 153,525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,948.90x = 360,103.37 × 153,525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,948.90x = 55,285,171,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,171,294.20/260,948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,862.06

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