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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,774.28, 389,683.52 and 91,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,774.28, 389,683.52 and 91,280.06 is: 136,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,774.28 : 389,683.52 = 91,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,774.28/389,683.52 = 91,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,774.28x = 389,683.52 × 91,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,774.28x = 35,570,334,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,334,998.86/259,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,927.85

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