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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,267.82, 321,370.74 and 150,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,267.82, 321,370.74 and 150,031.08 is: 225,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,267.82 : 321,370.74 = 150,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,267.82/321,370.74 = 150,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,267.82x = 321,370.74 × 150,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,267.82x = 48,215,599,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,215,599,202.60/214,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,024.92

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