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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,204.36, 325,606.08 and 150,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,204.36, 325,606.08 and 150,675.88 is: 225,874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,204.36 : 325,606.08 = 150,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,204.36/325,606.08 = 150,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,204.36x = 325,606.08 × 150,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,204.36x = 49,060,982,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,060,982,637.35/217,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,874.76

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