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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,240.73, 390,095.19 and 147,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,240.73, 390,095.19 and 147,683.25 is: 221,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,240.73 : 390,095.19 = 147,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,240.73/390,095.19 = 147,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,240.73x = 390,095.19 × 147,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,240.73x = 57,610,525,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610,525,468.57/260,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,373.98

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