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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,031.80, 810,047.70 and 260,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,031.80, 810,047.70 and 260,095.80 is: 390,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,031.80 : 810,047.70 = 260,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,031.80/810,047.70 = 260,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,031.80x = 810,047.70 × 260,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,031.80x = 210,690,004,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,690,004,569.66/540,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,143.70

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