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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,011.80, 390,017.70 and 225,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,011.80, 390,017.70 and 225,019.80 is: 337,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,011.80 : 390,017.70 = 225,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,011.80/390,017.70 = 225,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,011.80x = 390,017.70 × 225,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,011.80x = 87,761,704,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,761,704,850.46/260,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,529.70

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