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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,770.40, 389,655.60 and 216,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,770.40, 389,655.60 and 216,030.40 is: 324,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,770.40 : 389,655.60 = 216,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,770.40/389,655.60 = 216,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,770.40x = 389,655.60 × 216,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,770.40x = 84,177,455,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,177,455,130.24/259,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,045.60

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