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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,317.48, 389,123.76 and 207,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,317.48, 389,123.76 and 207,059.04 is: 310,706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,317.48 : 389,123.76 = 207,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,317.48/389,123.76 = 207,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,317.48x = 389,123.76 × 207,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,317.48x = 80,571,592,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,571,592,186.79/259,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,706.37

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