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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,316.04, 357,854.22 and 146,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,316.04, 357,854.22 and 146,175.24 is: 201,720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,316.04 : 357,854.22 = 146,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,316.04/357,854.22 = 146,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,316.04x = 357,854.22 × 146,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,316.04x = 52,309,426,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,309,426,493.51/259,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,720.75

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