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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,669.49, 389,504.24 and 62,677.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,669.49, 389,504.24 and 62,677.49 is: 94,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,669.49 : 389,504.24 = 62,677.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,669.49/389,504.24 = 62,677.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,669.49x = 389,504.24 × 62,677.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,669.49x = 24,413,148,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,148,107.56/259,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,016.24

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