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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,113.38, 388,722.32 and 109,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,113.38, 388,722.32 and 109,353.83 is: 164,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,113.38 : 388,722.32 = 109,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,113.38/388,722.32 = 109,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,113.38x = 388,722.32 × 109,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,113.38x = 42,508,274,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508,274,498.49/259,113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,052.80

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