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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,196.45, 390,295.89 and 110,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,196.45, 390,295.89 and 110,399.10 is: 165,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,196.45 : 390,295.89 = 110,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,196.45/390,295.89 = 110,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,196.45x = 390,295.89 × 110,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,196.45x = 43,088,314,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088,314,989.70/260,196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,599.17

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