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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,288.80, 320,908.32 and 150,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,288.80, 320,908.32 and 150,953.28 is: 226,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,288.80 : 320,908.32 = 150,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,288.80/320,908.32 = 150,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,288.80x = 320,908.32 × 150,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,288.80x = 48,442,163,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442,163,483.29/214,288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,060.17

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