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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,728.56, 389,297.55 and 109,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,728.56, 389,297.55 and 109,875.32 is: 164,688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,728.56 : 389,297.55 = 109,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,728.56/389,297.55 = 109,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,728.56x = 389,297.55 × 109,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,728.56x = 42,774,192,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,774,192,881.47/259,728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,688.06

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