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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,264.35, 357,949.94 and 211,630.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,264.35, 357,949.94 and 211,630.95 is: 292,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,264.35 : 357,949.94 = 211,630.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,264.35/357,949.94 = 211,630.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,264.35x = 357,949.94 × 211,630.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,264.35x = 75,753,284,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753,284,796.49/259,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,185.50

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