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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,095.12, 585,327.72 and 270,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,095.12, 585,327.72 and 270,336.26 is: 405,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,095.12 : 585,327.72 = 270,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,095.12/585,327.72 = 270,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,095.12x = 585,327.72 × 270,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,095.12x = 158,235,306,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,235,306,699.13/390,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,632.62

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