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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,410.61, 570,402.15 and 260,602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,410.61, 570,402.15 and 260,602.65 is: 390,757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,410.61 : 570,402.15 = 260,602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,410.61/570,402.15 = 260,602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,410.61x = 570,402.15 × 260,602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,410.61x = 148,648,311,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,648,311,855.70/380,410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,757.53

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