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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,063.28, 390,405.96 and 154,931.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,063.28, 390,405.96 and 154,931.76 is: 232,582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,063.28 : 390,405.96 = 154,931.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,063.28/390,405.96 = 154,931.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,063.28x = 390,405.96 × 154,931.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,063.28x = 60,486,282,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,486,282,497.29/260,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,582.94

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