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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,729.95, 314,373.39 and 150,533.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,729.95, 314,373.39 and 150,533.53 is: 225,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,729.95 : 314,373.39 = 150,533.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,729.95/314,373.39 = 150,533.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,729.95x = 314,373.39 × 150,533.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,729.95x = 47,323,736,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323,736,134.77/209,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,641.29

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