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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,996.60, 332,994.90 and 97,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,996.60, 332,994.90 and 97,337.60 is: 146,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,996.60 : 332,994.90 = 97,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,996.60/332,994.90 = 97,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,996.60x = 332,994.90 × 97,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,996.60x = 32,412,924,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,412,924,378.24/221,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,006.40

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