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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,480.06, 358,117.14 and 152,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,480.06, 358,117.14 and 152,092.96 is: 209,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,480.06 : 358,117.14 = 152,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,480.06/358,117.14 = 152,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,480.06x = 358,117.14 × 152,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,480.06x = 54,467,095,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,095,849.33/259,480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,908.60

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