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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,320.31, 923,078.07 and 260,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,320.31, 923,078.07 and 260,337 is: 390,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,320.31 : 923,078.07 = 260,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,320.31/923,078.07 = 260,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,320.31x = 923,078.07 × 260,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,320.31x = 240,311,375,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,311,375,509.59/615,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,546.80

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