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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,157.62, 390,227.52 and 110,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,157.62, 390,227.52 and 110,301.42 is: 165,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,157.62 : 390,227.52 = 110,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,157.62/390,227.52 = 110,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,157.62x = 390,227.52 × 110,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,157.62x = 43,042,649,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042,649,579.08/260,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,448.35

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