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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,047.80, 390,071.70 and 244,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,047.80, 390,071.70 and 244,301.40 is: 366,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,047.80 : 390,071.70 = 244,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,047.80/390,071.70 = 244,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,047.80x = 390,071.70 × 244,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,047.80x = 95,295,062,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,295,062,410.38/260,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,452.10

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