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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,063.20, 389,438.70 and 207,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,063.20, 389,438.70 and 207,575.20 is: 310,839.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,063.20 : 389,438.70 = 207,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,063.20/389,438.70 = 207,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,063.20x = 389,438.70 × 207,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,063.20x = 80,837,816,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837,816,040.24/260,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,839.12

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