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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,255.54, 360,194.25 and 169,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,255.54, 360,194.25 and 169,211.07 is: 233,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,255.54 : 360,194.25 = 169,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,255.54/360,194.25 = 169,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,255.54x = 360,194.25 × 169,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,255.54x = 60,948,854,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,854,450.35/261,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,292.10

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