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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,099.43, 409,995.34 and 161,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,099.43, 409,995.34 and 161,136.61 is: 222,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,099.43 : 409,995.34 = 161,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,099.43/409,995.34 = 161,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,099.43x = 409,995.34 × 161,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,099.43x = 66,065,259,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065,259,203.40/297,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,367.51

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