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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,822.60, 389,442.30 and 110,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,822.60, 389,442.30 and 110,037.40 is: 164,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,822.60 : 389,442.30 = 110,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,822.60/389,442.30 = 110,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,822.60x = 389,442.30 × 110,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,822.60x = 42,853,218,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853,218,142.02/259,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,932.60

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