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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,848.15, 331,272.23 and 150,864.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,848.15, 331,272.23 and 150,864.15 is: 226,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,848.15 : 331,272.23 = 150,864.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,848.15/331,272.23 = 150,864.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,848.15x = 331,272.23 × 150,864.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,848.15x = 49,977,102,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977,102,643.23/220,848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,296.23

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