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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,760.20, 388,984.20 and 207,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,760.20, 388,984.20 and 207,272.20 is: 310,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,760.20 : 388,984.20 = 207,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,760.20/388,984.20 = 207,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,760.20x = 388,984.20 × 207,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,760.20x = 80,625,610,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,625,610,899.24/259,760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,384.77

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