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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,995.02, 358,809.85 and 152,525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,995.02, 358,809.85 and 152,525.84 is: 210,495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,995.02 : 358,809.85 = 152,525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,995.02/358,809.85 = 152,525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,995.02x = 358,809.85 × 152,525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,995.02x = 54,727,772,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,727,772,168.13/259,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,495.47

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