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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,998.80, 391,498.20 and 121,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,998.80, 391,498.20 and 121,030.80 is: 181,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,998.80 : 391,498.20 = 121,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,998.80/391,498.20 = 121,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,998.80x = 391,498.20 × 121,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,998.80x = 47,383,340,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383,340,344.56/260,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,546.20

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