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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,994.60, 332,991.90 and 97,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,994.60, 332,991.90 and 97,335.60 is: 146,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,994.60 : 332,991.90 = 97,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,994.60/332,991.90 = 97,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,994.60x = 332,991.90 × 97,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,994.60x = 32,411,966,381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411,966,381.64/221,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,003.40

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