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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,474.94, 389,228.82 and 109,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,474.94, 389,228.82 and 109,695.51 is: 164,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,474.94 : 389,228.82 = 109,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,474.94/389,228.82 = 109,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,474.94x = 389,228.82 × 109,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,474.94x = 42,696,653,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,696,653,916.60/259,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,550.20

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