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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,319.31, 923,076.57 and 260,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,319.31, 923,076.57 and 260,336 is: 390,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,319.31 : 923,076.57 = 260,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,319.31/923,076.57 = 260,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,319.31x = 923,076.57 × 260,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,319.31x = 240,310,061,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,310,061,927.52/615,319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,545.30

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