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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,417.80, 397,209.90 and 254,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,417.80, 397,209.90 and 254,503.40 is: 382,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,417.80 : 397,209.90 = 254,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,417.80/397,209.90 = 254,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,417.80x = 397,209.90 × 254,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,417.80x = 101,091,270,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,091,270,063.66/264,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,316.43

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