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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,223.32, 356,345.40 and 150,810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,223.32, 356,345.40 and 150,810.03 is: 208,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,223.32 : 356,345.40 = 150,810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,223.32/356,345.40 = 150,810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,223.32x = 356,345.40 × 150,810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,223.32x = 53,740,460,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,740,460,464.36/258,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,116.22

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