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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,447.02, 356,604.60 and 150,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,447.02, 356,604.60 and 150,996.30 is: 208,344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,447.02 : 356,604.60 = 150,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,447.02/356,604.60 = 150,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,447.02x = 356,604.60 × 150,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,447.02x = 53,845,975,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845,975,162.98/258,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,344.35

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