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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,109.74, 356,152.95 and 144,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,109.74, 356,152.95 and 144,910.62 is: 199,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,109.74 : 356,152.95 = 144,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,109.74/356,152.95 = 144,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,109.74x = 356,152.95 × 144,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,109.74x = 51,610,344,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610,344,799.33/258,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,955.05

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