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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.70, 389,402.55 and 110,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.70, 389,402.55 and 110,010.90 is: 165,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.70 : 389,402.55 = 110,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.70/389,402.55 = 110,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.70x = 389,402.55 × 110,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.70x = 42,838,524,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838,524,987.80/259,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,016.35

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