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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,247.28, 331,404.30 and 150,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,247.28, 331,404.30 and 150,213.52 is: 225,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,247.28 : 331,404.30 = 150,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,247.28/331,404.30 = 150,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,247.28x = 331,404.30 × 150,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,247.28x = 49,781,406,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781,406,446.14/221,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,003.47

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