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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,327.80, 389,574.90 and 249,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,327.80, 389,574.90 and 249,413.40 is: 374,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,327.80 : 389,574.90 = 249,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,327.80/389,574.90 = 249,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,327.80x = 389,574.90 × 249,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,327.80x = 97,165,200,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,165,200,363.66/259,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,681.00

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