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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,999.40, 329,999.10 and 150,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,999.40, 329,999.10 and 150,015.40 is: 225,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,999.40 : 329,999.10 = 150,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,999.40/329,999.10 = 150,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,999.40x = 329,999.10 × 150,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,999.40x = 49,504,946,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,946,986.14/219,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,023.10

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