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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,557.32, 389,333.68 and 82,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,557.32, 389,333.68 and 82,064.45 is: 123,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,557.32 : 389,333.68 = 82,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,557.32/389,333.68 = 82,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,557.32x = 389,333.68 × 82,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,557.32x = 31,950,454,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950,454,315.68/259,557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,095.95

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