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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,553.29, 390,426.39 and 180,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,553.29, 390,426.39 and 180,746.46 is: 270,839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,553.29 : 390,426.39 = 180,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,553.29/390,426.39 = 180,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,553.29x = 390,426.39 × 180,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,553.29x = 70,568,187,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568,187,883.08/260,553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,839.76

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