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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,067.91, 388,654.26 and 109,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,067.91, 388,654.26 and 109,308.52 is: 163,984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,067.91 : 388,654.26 = 109,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,067.91/388,654.26 = 109,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,067.91x = 388,654.26 × 109,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,067.91x = 42,483,221,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,483,221,952.30/259,067.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,984.89

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