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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,106.16, 390,153.56 and 119,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,106.16, 390,153.56 and 119,864.92 is: 179,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,106.16 : 390,153.56 = 119,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,106.16/390,153.56 = 119,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,106.16x = 390,153.56 × 119,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,106.16x = 46,765,725,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765,725,257.12/260,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,794.76

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