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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,592.49, 389,429.90 and 109,833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,592.49, 389,429.90 and 109,833.89 is: 164,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,592.49 : 389,429.90 = 109,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,592.49/389,429.90 = 109,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,592.49x = 389,429.90 × 109,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,592.49x = 42,772,601,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772,601,214.32/259,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,768.26

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