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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,268.82, 321,372.24 and 150,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,268.82, 321,372.24 and 150,032.08 is: 225,026.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,268.82 : 321,372.24 = 150,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,268.82/321,372.24 = 150,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,268.82x = 321,372.24 × 150,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,268.82x = 48,216,145,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,216,145,621.46/214,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,026.42

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