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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,059.99, 409,942.89 and 161,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,059.99, 409,942.89 and 161,093.90 is: 222,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,059.99 : 409,942.89 = 161,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,059.99/409,942.89 = 161,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,059.99x = 409,942.89 × 161,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,059.99x = 66,039,296,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,039,296,877.66/297,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,309.63

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