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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,165.54, 357,649.41 and 150,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,165.54, 357,649.41 and 150,291.10 is: 207,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,165.54 : 357,649.41 = 150,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,165.54/357,649.41 = 150,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,165.54x = 357,649.41 × 150,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,165.54x = 53,751,523,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,751,523,243.25/259,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,402.28

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