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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,087.99, 388,631.97 and 101,205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,087.99, 388,631.97 and 101,205.71 is: 151,808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,087.99 : 388,631.97 = 101,205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,087.99/388,631.97 = 101,205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,087.99x = 388,631.97 × 101,205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,087.99x = 39,331,774,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,774,452.55/259,087.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,808.56

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