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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,206.36, 325,609.08 and 150,677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,206.36, 325,609.08 and 150,677.88 is: 225,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,206.36 : 325,609.08 = 150,677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,206.36/325,609.08 = 150,677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,206.36x = 325,609.08 × 150,677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,206.36x = 49,062,085,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,062,085,883.15/217,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,877.76

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