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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,546.62, 332,317.32 and 150,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,546.62, 332,317.32 and 150,292.72 is: 225,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,546.62 : 332,317.32 = 150,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,546.62/332,317.32 = 150,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,546.62x = 332,317.32 × 150,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,546.62x = 49,944,873,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944,873,925.91/221,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,437.31

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