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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,032.80, 390,674.40 and 261,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,032.80, 390,674.40 and 261,032.80 is: 390,674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,032.80 : 390,674.40 = 261,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,032.80/390,674.40 = 261,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,032.80x = 390,674.40 × 261,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,032.80x = 101,978,832,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,978,832,520.32/261,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,674.40

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