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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,829.80, 391,244.70 and 243,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,829.80, 391,244.70 and 243,204.20 is: 364,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,829.80 : 391,244.70 = 243,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,829.80/391,244.70 = 243,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,829.80x = 391,244.70 × 243,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,829.80x = 95,152,354,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,152,354,267.74/260,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,806.30

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