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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,068.24, 222,238.32 and 97,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,068.24, 222,238.32 and 97,404.64 is: 134,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,068.24 : 222,238.32 = 97,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,068.24/222,238.32 = 97,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,068.24x = 222,238.32 × 97,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,068.24x = 21,647,043,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647,043,553.80/161,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,396.72

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