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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,473.60, 389,210.40 and 147,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,473.60, 389,210.40 and 147,110.40 is: 220,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,473.60 : 389,210.40 = 147,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,473.60/389,210.40 = 147,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,473.60x = 389,210.40 × 147,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,473.60x = 57,256,897,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,897,628.16/259,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,665.60

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