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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,268.04, 389,658.30 and 243,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,268.04, 389,658.30 and 243,734.44 is: 364,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,268.04 : 389,658.30 = 243,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,268.04/389,658.30 = 243,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,268.04x = 389,658.30 × 243,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,268.04x = 94,973,147,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,973,147,541.85/260,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,905.15

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