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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,769.20, 389,653.80 and 213,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,769.20, 389,653.80 and 213,074.80 is: 319,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,769.20 : 389,653.80 = 213,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,769.20/389,653.80 = 213,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,769.20x = 389,653.80 × 213,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,769.20x = 83,025,405,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025,405,504.24/259,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,612.20

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