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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,803.70, 391,205.55 and 134,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,803.70, 391,205.55 and 134,443.70 is: 201,665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,803.70 : 391,205.55 = 134,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,803.70/391,205.55 = 134,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,803.70x = 391,205.55 × 134,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,803.70x = 52,595,121,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,121,602.54/260,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,665.55

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