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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,955.49, 360,112.44 and 153,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,955.49, 360,112.44 and 153,532.45 is: 211,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,955.49 : 360,112.44 = 153,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,955.49/360,112.44 = 153,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,955.49x = 360,112.44 × 153,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,955.49x = 55,288,945,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,288,945,188.68/260,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,871.17

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