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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,307, 390,461.04 and 63,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,307, 390,461.04 and 63,315 is: 94,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,307 : 390,461.04 = 63,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,307/390,461.04 = 63,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,307x = 390,461.04 × 63,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,307x = 24,722,040,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722,040,747.60/260,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,972.63

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