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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,101.27, 390,151.90 and 73,112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,101.27, 390,151.90 and 73,112.77 is: 109,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,101.27 : 390,151.90 = 73,112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,101.27/390,151.90 = 73,112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,101.27x = 390,151.90 × 73,112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,101.27x = 28,525,086,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,086,129.76/260,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,669.15

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