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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,376.64, 388,784.64 and 109,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,376.64, 388,784.64 and 109,582.08 is: 164,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,376.64 : 388,784.64 = 109,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,376.64/388,784.64 = 109,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,376.64x = 388,784.64 × 109,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,376.64x = 42,603,829,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,603,829,523.25/259,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,254.69

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