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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,525.60, 389,301.20 and 135,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,525.60, 389,301.20 and 135,109.60 is: 202,671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,525.60 : 389,301.20 = 135,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,525.60/389,301.20 = 135,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,525.60x = 389,301.20 × 135,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,525.60x = 52,598,329,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,598,329,411.52/259,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,671.06

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