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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,394.62, 390,523.58 and 110,557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,394.62, 390,523.58 and 110,557.78 is: 165,807.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,394.62 : 390,523.58 = 110,557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,394.62/390,523.58 = 110,557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,394.62x = 390,523.58 × 110,557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,394.62x = 43,175,420,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,420,807.00/260,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,807.65

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