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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,225.22, 397,747.11 and 160,902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,225.22, 397,747.11 and 160,902.94 is: 222,044.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,225.22 : 397,747.11 = 160,902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,225.22/397,747.11 = 160,902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,225.22x = 397,747.11 × 160,902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,225.22x = 63,998,679,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,998,679,375.50/288,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,044.00

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