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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,703.20, 332,554.80 and 150,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,703.20, 332,554.80 and 150,844.40 is: 226,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,703.20 : 332,554.80 = 150,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,703.20/332,554.80 = 150,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,703.20x = 332,554.80 × 150,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,703.20x = 50,164,029,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164,029,273.12/221,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,266.60

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