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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,567.07, 358,202.52 and 146,389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,567.07, 358,202.52 and 146,389.82 is: 202,017.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,567.07 : 358,202.52 = 146,389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,567.07/358,202.52 = 146,389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,567.07x = 358,202.52 × 146,389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,567.07x = 52,437,200,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437,200,635.33/259,567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,017.93

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