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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,475.64, 356,628.96 and 150,984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,475.64, 356,628.96 and 150,984.59 is: 208,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,475.64 : 356,628.96 = 150,984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,475.64/356,628.96 = 150,984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,475.64x = 356,628.96 × 150,984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,475.64x = 53,845,475,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845,475,524.58/258,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.35

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