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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,346.76, 388,926.56 and 109,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,346.76, 388,926.56 and 109,598.62 is: 164,358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,346.76 : 388,926.56 = 109,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,346.76/388,926.56 = 109,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,346.76x = 388,926.56 × 109,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,346.76x = 42,625,814,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,814,288.26/259,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,358.38

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