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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,310.27, 390,395.33 and 91,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,310.27, 390,395.33 and 91,808.72 is: 137,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,310.27 : 390,395.33 = 91,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,310.27/390,395.33 = 91,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,310.27x = 390,395.33 × 91,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,310.27x = 35,841,696,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841,696,698.32/260,310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,688.37

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