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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,743.70, 389,615.55 and 207,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,743.70, 389,615.55 and 207,255.70 is: 310,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,743.70 : 389,615.55 = 207,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,743.70/389,615.55 = 207,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,743.70x = 389,615.55 × 207,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,743.70x = 80,750,043,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,750,043,546.14/259,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,883.55

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