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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,448.02, 356,605.98 and 150,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,448.02, 356,605.98 and 150,997.30 is: 208,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,448.02 : 356,605.98 = 150,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,448.02/356,605.98 = 150,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,448.02x = 356,605.98 × 150,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,448.02x = 53,846,540,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846,540,143.85/258,448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,345.73

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