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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,675.86, 389,556.86 and 91,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,675.86, 389,556.86 and 91,152.48 is: 136,743.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,675.86 : 389,556.86 = 91,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,675.86/389,556.86 = 91,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,675.86x = 389,556.86 × 91,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,675.86x = 35,509,073,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,073,434.25/259,675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,743.84

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