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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,376.40, 326,064.60 and 150,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,376.40, 326,064.60 and 150,891.60 is: 226,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,376.40 : 326,064.60 = 150,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,376.40/326,064.60 = 150,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,376.40x = 326,064.60 × 150,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,376.40x = 49,200,409,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,409,197.36/217,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,337.40

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