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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,767.20, 389,672.98 and 91,272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,767.20, 389,672.98 and 91,272.93 is: 136,917.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,767.20 : 389,672.98 = 91,272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,767.20/389,672.98 = 91,272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,767.20x = 389,672.98 × 91,272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,767.20x = 35,566,592,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,592,936.98/259,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,917.18

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