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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,262.82, 321,363.25 and 150,026.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,262.82, 321,363.25 and 150,026.07 is: 225,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,262.82 : 321,363.25 = 150,026.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,262.82/321,363.25 = 150,026.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,262.82x = 321,363.25 × 150,026.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,262.82x = 48,212,866,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,212,866,269.97/214,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,017.42

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