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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,750.20, 389,625.30 and 207,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,750.20, 389,625.30 and 207,262.20 is: 310,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,750.20 : 389,625.30 = 207,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,750.20/389,625.30 = 207,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,750.20x = 389,625.30 × 207,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,750.20x = 80,754,596,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,754,596,853.66/259,750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,893.30

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