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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,851.60, 389,485.80 and 110,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,851.60, 389,485.80 and 110,066.40 is: 164,976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,851.60 : 389,485.80 = 110,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,851.60/389,485.80 = 110,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,851.60x = 389,485.80 × 110,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,851.60x = 42,869,299,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869,299,857.12/259,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,976.09

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