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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,952.74, 360,108.66 and 153,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,952.74, 360,108.66 and 153,529.69 is: 211,867.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,952.74 : 360,108.66 = 153,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,952.74/360,108.66 = 153,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,952.74x = 360,108.66 × 153,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,952.74x = 55,287,370,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287,370,936.12/260,952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,867.37

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