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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,007.12, 357,398.16 and 150,110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,007.12, 357,398.16 and 150,110.84 is: 207,134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,007.12 : 357,398.16 = 150,110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,007.12/357,398.16 = 150,110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,007.12x = 357,398.16 × 150,110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,007.12x = 53,649,338,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649,338,012.05/259,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,134.61

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