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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,962.78, 389,944.17 and 93,750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,962.78, 389,944.17 and 93,750.78 is: 140,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,962.78 : 389,944.17 = 93,750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,962.78/389,944.17 = 93,750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,962.78x = 389,944.17 × 93,750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,962.78x = 36,557,570,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,557,570,093.95/259,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,626.17

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