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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.05, 389,267.48 and 244,650.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.05, 389,267.48 and 244,650.85 is: 366,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.05 : 389,267.48 = 244,650.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.05/389,267.48 = 244,650.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.05x = 389,267.48 × 244,650.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.05x = 95,234,618,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,234,618,636.10/260,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,244.67

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