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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,777.45, 358,740.46 and 245,624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,777.45, 358,740.46 and 245,624.91 is: 339,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,777.45 : 358,740.46 = 245,624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,777.45/358,740.46 = 245,624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,777.45x = 358,740.46 × 245,624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,777.45x = 88,115,593,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115,593,649.28/259,777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,196.46

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