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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,120.29, 388,887.80 and 134,496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,120.29, 388,887.80 and 134,496.93 is: 201,853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,120.29 : 388,887.80 = 134,496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,120.29/388,887.80 = 134,496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,120.29x = 388,887.80 × 134,496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,120.29x = 52,304,215,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,215,214.45/259,120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,853.03

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