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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,141.02, 390,022.29 and 175,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,141.02, 390,022.29 and 175,691.84 is: 263,409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,141.02 : 390,022.29 = 175,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,141.02/390,022.29 = 175,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,141.02x = 390,022.29 × 175,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,141.02x = 68,523,731,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523,731,821.00/260,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,409.95

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