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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,994.95, 360,155.98 and 153,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,994.95, 360,155.98 and 153,544.22 is: 211,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,994.95 : 360,155.98 = 153,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,994.95/360,155.98 = 153,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,994.95x = 360,155.98 × 153,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,994.95x = 55,299,866,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299,866,458.93/260,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,880.99

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