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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,011.52, 390,009.08 and 154,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,011.52, 390,009.08 and 154,121.08 is: 231,176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,011.52 : 390,009.08 = 154,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,011.52/390,009.08 = 154,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,011.52x = 390,009.08 × 154,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,011.52x = 60,108,619,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,619,894.02/260,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,176.76

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