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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,466.41, 358,055.53 and 152,107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,466.41, 358,055.53 and 152,107.95 is: 209,904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,466.41 : 358,055.53 = 152,107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,466.41/358,055.53 = 152,107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,466.41x = 358,055.53 × 152,107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,466.41x = 54,463,092,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,463,092,654.46/259,466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,904.21

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