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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,676.92, 389,565.87 and 99,741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,676.92, 389,565.87 and 99,741.10 is: 149,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,676.92 : 389,565.87 = 99,741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,676.92/389,565.87 = 99,741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,676.92x = 389,565.87 × 99,741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,676.92x = 38,855,728,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,728,396.26/259,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,631.04

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