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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,033.55, 364,659.65 and 261,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,033.55, 364,659.65 and 261,033.55 is: 364,659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,033.55 : 364,659.65 = 261,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,033.55/364,659.65 = 261,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,033.55x = 364,659.65 × 261,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,033.55x = 95,188,402,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,188,402,981.26/261,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,659.65

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