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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,822.64, 390,999.24 and 94,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,822.64, 390,999.24 and 94,494 is: 141,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,822.64 : 390,999.24 = 94,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,822.64/390,999.24 = 94,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,822.64x = 390,999.24 × 94,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,822.64x = 36,947,082,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947,082,184.56/260,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,655.96

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