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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,418.52, 389,034.27 and 109,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,418.52, 389,034.27 and 109,670.53 is: 164,466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,418.52 : 389,034.27 = 109,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,418.52/389,034.27 = 109,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,418.52x = 389,034.27 × 109,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,418.52x = 42,665,595,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,595,121.63/259,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,466.26

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