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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,385.52, 389,118.76 and 109,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,385.52, 389,118.76 and 109,626.48 is: 164,456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,385.52 : 389,118.76 = 109,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,385.52/389,118.76 = 109,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,385.52x = 389,118.76 × 109,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,385.52x = 42,657,719,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,719,960.76/259,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,456.83

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