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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,139.91, 388,822.82 and 90,781.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,139.91, 388,822.82 and 90,781.01 is: 136,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,139.91 : 388,822.82 = 90,781.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,139.91/388,822.82 = 90,781.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,139.91x = 388,822.82 × 90,781.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,139.91x = 35,297,727,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297,727,370.71/259,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,211.08

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