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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,897.76, 391,264.72 and 111,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,897.76, 391,264.72 and 111,136.48 is: 166,669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,897.76 : 391,264.72 = 111,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,897.76/391,264.72 = 111,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,897.76x = 391,264.72 × 111,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,897.76x = 43,483,783,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,483,783,728.99/260,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,669.82

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