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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,042.80, 390,064.20 and 127,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,042.80, 390,064.20 and 127,008.40 is: 190,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,042.80 : 390,064.20 = 127,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,042.80/390,064.20 = 127,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,042.80x = 390,064.20 × 127,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,042.80x = 49,541,429,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541,429,939.28/260,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,512.60

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