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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,475.59, 389,386.52 and 90,995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,475.59, 389,386.52 and 90,995.79 is: 136,554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,475.59 : 389,386.52 = 90,995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,475.59/389,386.52 = 90,995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,475.59x = 389,386.52 × 90,995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,475.59x = 35,432,534,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432,534,002.75/259,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,554.40

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