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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,511.90, 390,811.05 and 110,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,511.90, 390,811.05 and 110,823.90 is: 166,254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,511.90 : 390,811.05 = 110,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,511.90/390,811.05 = 110,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,511.90x = 390,811.05 × 110,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,511.90x = 43,311,204,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311,204,724.10/260,511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,254.23

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