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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,402.80, 358,055.64 and 152,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,402.80, 358,055.64 and 152,007.44 is: 209,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,402.80 : 358,055.64 = 152,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,402.80/358,055.64 = 152,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,402.80x = 358,055.64 × 152,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,402.80x = 54,427,119,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,119,423.68/259,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,817.01

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