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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,640.70, 389,635.20 and 91,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,640.70, 389,635.20 and 91,160.70 is: 136,802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,640.70 : 389,635.20 = 91,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,640.70/389,635.20 = 91,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,640.70x = 389,635.20 × 91,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,640.70x = 35,519,417,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,519,417,576.64/259,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,802.19

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