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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,081.52, 305,324.08 and 152,349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,081.52, 305,324.08 and 152,349.70 is: 210,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,081.52 : 305,324.08 = 152,349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,081.52/305,324.08 = 152,349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,081.52x = 305,324.08 × 152,349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,081.52x = 46,516,031,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,516,031,990.78/221,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,402.17

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