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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,032.80, 390,049.20 and 220,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,032.80, 390,049.20 and 220,666.80 is: 331,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,032.80 : 390,049.20 = 220,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,032.80/390,049.20 = 220,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,032.80x = 390,049.20 × 220,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,032.80x = 86,070,908,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,070,908,806.56/260,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,000.20

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