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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,626.72, 389,443.20 and 91,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,626.72, 389,443.20 and 91,151.28 is: 136,728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,626.72 : 389,443.20 = 91,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,626.72/389,443.20 = 91,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,626.72x = 389,443.20 × 91,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,626.72x = 35,498,246,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498,246,167.30/259,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,728.02

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