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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,752.80, 391,129.20 and 254,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,752.80, 391,129.20 and 254,920.80 is: 382,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,752.80 : 391,129.20 = 254,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,752.80/391,129.20 = 254,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,752.80x = 391,129.20 × 254,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,752.80x = 99,706,968,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,706,968,567.36/260,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,381.20

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