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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,086.94, 390,143.93 and 82,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,086.94, 390,143.93 and 82,607.84 is: 123,916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,086.94 : 390,143.93 = 82,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,086.94/390,143.93 = 82,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,086.94x = 390,143.93 × 82,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,086.94x = 32,228,947,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,947,346.41/260,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,916.05

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