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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,031.40, 390,047.10 and 190,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,031.40, 390,047.10 and 190,047.40 is: 285,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,031.40 : 390,047.10 = 190,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,031.40/390,047.10 = 190,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,031.40x = 390,047.10 × 190,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,031.40x = 74,127,437,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,127,437,232.54/260,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,071.10

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