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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,329.82, 390,553.34 and 91,862.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,329.82, 390,553.34 and 91,862.15 is: 137,813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,329.82 : 390,553.34 = 91,862.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,329.82/390,553.34 = 91,862.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,329.82x = 390,553.34 × 91,862.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,329.82x = 35,877,067,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,877,067,090.00/260,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,813.90

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