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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,676.12, 390,882.96 and 127,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,676.12, 390,882.96 and 127,356.60 is: 190,970.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,676.12 : 390,882.96 = 127,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,676.12/390,882.96 = 127,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,676.12x = 390,882.96 × 127,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,676.12x = 49,781,524,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781,524,783.54/260,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,970.79

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