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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,151.62, 390,221.95 and 119,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,151.62, 390,221.95 and 119,910.24 is: 179,862.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,151.62 : 390,221.95 = 119,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,151.62/390,221.95 = 119,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,151.62x = 390,221.95 × 119,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,151.62x = 46,791,607,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791,607,377.99/260,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,862.84

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