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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,990.88, 389,737.17 and 110,024.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,990.88, 389,737.17 and 110,024.82 is: 164,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,990.88 : 389,737.17 = 110,024.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,990.88/389,737.17 = 110,024.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,990.88x = 389,737.17 × 110,024.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,990.88x = 42,880,761,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,880,761,426.44/259,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,931.79

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