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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,620.01, 358,275.42 and 146,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,620.01, 358,275.42 and 146,442.76 is: 202,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,620.01 : 358,275.42 = 146,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,620.01/358,275.42 = 146,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,620.01x = 358,275.42 × 146,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,620.01x = 52,466,840,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,840,449.27/259,620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,090.90

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