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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,859.00, 358,504.79 and 152,389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,859.00, 358,504.79 and 152,389.82 is: 210,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,859.00 : 358,504.79 = 152,389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,859.00/358,504.79 = 152,389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,859.00x = 358,504.79 × 152,389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,859.00x = 54,632,480,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,480,551.55/259,859.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,238.94

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