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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,668.54, 389,673 and 91,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,668.54, 389,673 and 91,184.46 is: 136,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,668.54 : 389,673 = 91,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,668.54/389,673 = 91,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,668.54x = 389,673 × 91,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,668.54x = 35,532,122,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532,122,081.58/259,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.45

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