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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,110.80, 389,249.40 and 252,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,110.80, 389,249.40 and 252,112.40 is: 378,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,110.80 : 389,249.40 = 252,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,110.80/389,249.40 = 252,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,110.80x = 389,249.40 × 252,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,110.80x = 98,134,600,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,134,600,432.56/259,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,736.05

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