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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,007.20, 585,010.80 and 254,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,007.20, 585,010.80 and 254,704.80 is: 382,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,007.20 : 585,010.80 = 254,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,007.20/585,010.80 = 254,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,007.20x = 585,010.80 × 254,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,007.20x = 149,005,058,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,005,058,811.84/390,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,057.20

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