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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,337.52, 321,578.28 and 150,362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,337.52, 321,578.28 and 150,362.33 is: 225,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,337.52 : 321,578.28 = 150,362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,337.52/321,578.28 = 150,362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,337.52x = 321,578.28 × 150,362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,337.52x = 48,353,257,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,353,257,850.30/214,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,594.00

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