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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,774.60, 389,683.99 and 91,280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,774.60, 389,683.99 and 91,280.37 is: 136,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,774.60 : 389,683.99 = 91,280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,774.60/389,683.99 = 91,280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,774.60x = 389,683.99 × 91,280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,774.60x = 35,570,499,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,499,992.69/259,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,928.32

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