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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,392.54, 388,995.12 and 109,644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,392.54, 388,995.12 and 109,644.42 is: 164,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,392.54 : 388,995.12 = 109,644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,392.54/388,995.12 = 109,644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,392.54x = 388,995.12 × 109,644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,392.54x = 42,651,144,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,144,315.23/259,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,427.03

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