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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,299.73, 390,003.45 and 174,750.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,299.73, 390,003.45 and 174,750.35 is: 261,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,299.73 : 390,003.45 = 174,750.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,299.73/390,003.45 = 174,750.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,299.73x = 390,003.45 × 174,750.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,299.73x = 68,153,239,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,153,239,388.71/260,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,826.01

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