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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,777.63, 358,740.71 and 245,625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,777.63, 358,740.71 and 245,625.10 is: 339,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,777.63 : 358,740.71 = 245,625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,777.63/358,740.71 = 245,625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,777.63x = 358,740.71 × 245,625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,777.63x = 88,115,722,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115,722,767.82/259,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,196.73

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