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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,262.54, 356,336.10 and 150,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,262.54, 356,336.10 and 150,770.80 is: 208,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,262.54 : 356,336.10 = 150,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,262.54/356,336.10 = 150,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,262.54x = 356,336.10 × 150,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,262.54x = 53,725,077,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725,077,084.20/258,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,025.05

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