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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,044.10, 390,066.15 and 141,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,044.10, 390,066.15 and 141,946.10 is: 212,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,044.10 : 390,066.15 = 141,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,044.10/390,066.15 = 141,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,044.10x = 390,066.15 × 141,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,044.10x = 55,368,368,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,368,368,734.52/260,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,919.15

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