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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,160.95, 622,560.71 and 260,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,160.95, 622,560.71 and 260,137.44 is: 358,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,160.95 : 622,560.71 = 260,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,160.95/622,560.71 = 260,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,160.95x = 622,560.71 × 260,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,160.95x = 161,951,349,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,951,349,343.98/451,160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,965.80

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