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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,713.20, 332,569.80 and 150,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,713.20, 332,569.80 and 150,854.40 is: 226,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,713.20 : 332,569.80 = 150,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,713.20/332,569.80 = 150,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,713.20x = 332,569.80 × 150,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,713.20x = 50,169,617,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,169,617,637.12/221,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,281.60

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