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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,066.91, 388,652.76 and 109,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,066.91, 388,652.76 and 109,307.52 is: 163,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,066.91 : 388,652.76 = 109,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,066.91/388,652.76 = 109,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,066.91x = 388,652.76 × 109,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,066.91x = 42,482,669,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482,669,336.76/259,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,983.39

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