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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,469.96, 389,257.45 and 109,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,469.96, 389,257.45 and 109,710 is: 164,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,469.96 : 389,257.45 = 109,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,469.96/389,257.45 = 109,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,469.96x = 389,257.45 × 109,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,469.96x = 42,705,434,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,705,434,565.23/259,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,587.20

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