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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,488.93, 358,107.18 and 146,309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,488.93, 358,107.18 and 146,309.25 is: 201,913.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,488.93 : 358,107.18 = 146,309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,488.93/358,107.18 = 146,309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,488.93x = 358,107.18 × 146,309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,488.93x = 52,394,392,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,394,392,925.42/259,488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,913.79

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