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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,151.20, 390,153.90 and 82,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,151.20, 390,153.90 and 82,712.60 is: 124,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,151.20 : 390,153.90 = 82,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,151.20/390,153.90 = 82,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,151.20x = 390,153.90 × 82,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,151.20x = 32,270,643,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270,643,469.14/260,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,045.72

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