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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,207.25, 388,810.88 and 62,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,207.25, 388,810.88 and 62,215.25 is: 93,322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,207.25 : 388,810.88 = 62,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,207.25/388,810.88 = 62,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,207.25x = 388,810.88 × 62,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,207.25x = 24,189,965,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,965,790.84/259,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,322.88

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