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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,832.00, 358,467.53 and 152,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,832.00, 358,467.53 and 152,362.82 is: 210,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,832.00 : 358,467.53 = 152,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,832.00/358,467.53 = 152,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,832.00x = 358,467.53 × 152,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,832.00x = 54,617,123,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,617,123,883.59/259,832.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,201.68

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