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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,157.05, 322,104.68 and 150,892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,157.05, 322,104.68 and 150,892.46 is: 225,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,157.05 : 322,104.68 = 150,892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,157.05/322,104.68 = 150,892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,157.05x = 322,104.68 × 150,892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,157.05x = 48,603,165,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,603,165,743.57/215,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,896.23

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