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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,472.31, 389,224.88 and 109,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,472.31, 389,224.88 and 109,684.68 is: 164,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,472.31 : 389,224.88 = 109,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,472.31/389,224.88 = 109,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,472.31x = 389,224.88 × 109,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,472.31x = 42,692,006,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692,006,410.84/259,472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,533.96

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