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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,907.44, 298,072.71 and 151,574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,907.44, 298,072.71 and 151,574.09 is: 209,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,907.44 : 298,072.71 = 151,574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,907.44/298,072.71 = 151,574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,907.44x = 298,072.71 × 151,574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,907.44x = 45,180,098,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180,098,281.72/215,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,256.80

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