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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,880.40, 389,966.40 and 110,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,880.40, 389,966.40 and 110,095.20 is: 165,204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,880.40 : 389,966.40 = 110,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,880.40/389,966.40 = 110,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,880.40x = 389,966.40 × 110,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,880.40x = 42,933,428,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,933,428,801.28/259,880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,204.57

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