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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,868.75, 222,004.80 and 97,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,868.75, 222,004.80 and 97,194.24 is: 134,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,868.75 : 222,004.80 = 97,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,868.75/222,004.80 = 97,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,868.75x = 222,004.80 × 97,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,868.75x = 21,577,587,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,587,812.35/160,868.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,131.64

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