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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.60, 389,366.70 and 135,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.60, 389,366.70 and 135,064.60 is: 202,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.60 : 389,366.70 = 135,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.60/389,366.70 = 135,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.60x = 389,366.70 × 135,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.60x = 52,589,657,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,657,588.82/259,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,483.17

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