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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,977.28, 360,064.44 and 153,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,977.28, 360,064.44 and 153,573.71 is: 211,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,977.28 : 360,064.44 = 153,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,977.28/360,064.44 = 153,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,977.28x = 360,064.44 × 153,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,977.28x = 55,296,430,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,296,430,089.55/260,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,882.17

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