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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,482.24, 358,119.90 and 152,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,482.24, 358,119.90 and 152,094.60 is: 209,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,482.24 : 358,119.90 = 152,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,482.24/358,119.90 = 152,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,482.24x = 358,119.90 × 152,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,482.24x = 54,468,102,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468,102,942.54/259,482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,910.72

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