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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,949.24, 360,103.83 and 153,526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,949.24, 360,103.83 and 153,526.19 is: 211,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,949.24 : 360,103.83 = 153,526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,949.24/360,103.83 = 153,526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,949.24x = 360,103.83 × 153,526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,949.24x = 55,285,367,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,367,223.79/260,949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,862.53

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