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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,274.82, 321,381.24 and 150,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,274.82, 321,381.24 and 150,038.08 is: 225,035.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,274.82 : 321,381.24 = 150,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,274.82/321,381.24 = 150,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,274.82x = 321,381.24 × 150,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,274.82x = 48,219,424,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219,424,197.62/214,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,035.42

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