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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,108.64, 390,162.96 and 73,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,108.64, 390,162.96 and 73,120.14 is: 109,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,108.64 : 390,162.96 = 73,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,108.64/390,162.96 = 73,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,108.64x = 390,162.96 × 73,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,108.64x = 28,528,767,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528,767,941.60/260,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,680.20

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