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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,801.70, 332,702.55 and 150,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,801.70, 332,702.55 and 150,942.90 is: 226,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,801.70 : 332,702.55 = 150,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,801.70/332,702.55 = 150,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,801.70x = 332,702.55 × 150,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,801.70x = 50,219,087,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219,087,734.40/221,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,414.35

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