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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,547.20, 389,320.80 and 207,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,547.20, 389,320.80 and 207,059.20 is: 310,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,547.20 : 389,320.80 = 207,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,547.20/389,320.80 = 207,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,547.20x = 389,320.80 × 207,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,547.20x = 80,612,453,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,612,453,391.36/259,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,588.80

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