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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,992.02, 358,805.71 and 152,522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,992.02, 358,805.71 and 152,522.84 is: 210,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,992.02 : 358,805.71 = 152,522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,992.02/358,805.71 = 152,522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,992.02x = 358,805.71 × 152,522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,992.02x = 54,726,064,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,726,064,294.04/259,992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,491.33

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