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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,057.80, 390,086.70 and 244,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,057.80, 390,086.70 and 244,311.40 is: 366,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,057.80 : 390,086.70 = 244,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,057.80/390,086.70 = 244,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,057.80x = 390,086.70 × 244,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,057.80x = 95,302,627,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,302,627,798.38/260,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,467.10

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