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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,048.30, 389,780.85 and 133,639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,048.30, 389,780.85 and 133,639.70 is: 200,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,048.30 : 389,780.85 = 133,639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,048.30/389,780.85 = 133,639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,048.30x = 389,780.85 × 133,639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,048.30x = 52,090,195,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,090,195,859.75/260,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,309.70

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