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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,034.80, 390,052.20 and 120,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,034.80, 390,052.20 and 120,066.80 is: 180,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,034.80 : 390,052.20 = 120,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,034.80/390,052.20 = 120,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,034.80x = 390,052.20 × 120,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,034.80x = 46,832,319,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,319,486.96/260,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,100.20

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