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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,270.82, 321,375.24 and 150,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,270.82, 321,375.24 and 150,034.08 is: 225,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,270.82 : 321,375.24 = 150,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,270.82/321,375.24 = 150,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,270.82x = 321,375.24 × 150,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,270.82x = 48,217,238,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217,238,468.18/214,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,029.42

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