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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,507.33, 390,714.52 and 140,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,507.33, 390,714.52 and 140,508.46 is: 210,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,507.33 : 390,714.52 = 140,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,507.33/390,714.52 = 140,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,507.33x = 390,714.52 × 140,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,507.33x = 54,898,695,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,898,695,504.84/260,507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,737.62

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