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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,419.34, 395,751.93 and 240,781.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,419.34, 395,751.93 and 240,781.51 is: 360,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,419.34 : 395,751.93 = 240,781.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,419.34/395,751.93 = 240,781.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,419.34x = 395,751.93 × 240,781.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,419.34x = 95,289,746,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,289,746,882.57/264,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,373.60

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