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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,062.65, 388,646.38 and 109,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,062.65, 388,646.38 and 109,303.27 is: 163,977.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,062.65 : 388,646.38 = 109,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,062.65/388,646.38 = 109,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,062.65x = 388,646.38 × 109,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,062.65x = 42,480,319,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,319,661.15/259,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,977.01

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