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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,010.70, 585,016.05 and 254,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,010.70, 585,016.05 and 254,708.30 is: 382,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,010.70 : 585,016.05 = 254,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,010.70/585,016.05 = 254,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,010.70x = 585,016.05 × 254,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,010.70x = 149,008,443,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,008,443,568.22/390,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,062.45

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