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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,330.48, 357,904.72 and 150,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,330.48, 357,904.72 and 150,458.80 is: 207,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,330.48 : 357,904.72 = 150,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,330.48/357,904.72 = 150,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,330.48x = 357,904.72 × 150,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,330.48x = 53,849,914,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849,914,685.54/259,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,649.77

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