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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,602.44, 358,256.04 and 152,249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,602.44, 358,256.04 and 152,249.90 is: 210,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,602.44 : 358,256.04 = 152,249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,602.44/358,256.04 = 152,249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,602.44x = 358,256.04 × 152,249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,602.44x = 54,544,446,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544,446,589.10/259,602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,107.60

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