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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,711.96, 314,346.38 and 150,515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,711.96, 314,346.38 and 150,515.54 is: 225,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,711.96 : 314,346.38 = 150,515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,711.96/314,346.38 = 150,515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,711.96x = 314,346.38 × 150,515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,711.96x = 47,314,015,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314,015,132.75/209,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,614.29

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