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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,317.60, 388,976.40 and 62,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,317.60, 388,976.40 and 62,325.60 is: 93,488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,317.60 : 388,976.40 = 62,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,317.60/388,976.40 = 62,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,317.60x = 388,976.40 × 62,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,317.60x = 24,243,187,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,187,515.84/259,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,488.40

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