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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,792.19, 355,795.98 and 150,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,792.19, 355,795.98 and 150,362.22 is: 207,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,792.19 : 355,795.98 = 150,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,792.19/355,795.98 = 150,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,792.19x = 355,795.98 × 150,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,792.19x = 53,498,273,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498,273,419.88/257,792.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,524.80

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