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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,385.79, 389,118.91 and 109,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,385.79, 389,118.91 and 109,626.71 is: 164,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,385.79 : 389,118.91 = 109,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,385.79/389,118.91 = 109,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,385.79x = 389,118.91 × 109,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,385.79x = 42,657,825,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,825,552.72/259,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,457.07

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