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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,089.45, 388,608.66 and 90,578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,089.45, 388,608.66 and 90,578.67 is: 135,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,089.45 : 388,608.66 = 90,578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,089.45/388,608.66 = 90,578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,089.45x = 388,608.66 × 90,578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,089.45x = 35,199,655,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,655,573.28/259,089.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,859.08

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