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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,224.32, 356,346.78 and 150,811.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,224.32, 356,346.78 and 150,811.03 is: 208,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,224.32 : 356,346.78 = 150,811.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,224.32/356,346.78 = 150,811.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,224.32x = 356,346.78 × 150,811.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,224.32x = 53,741,024,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741,024,928.98/258,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,117.60

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