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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,192.24, 410,127.12 and 161,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,192.24, 410,127.12 and 161,226.72 is: 222,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,192.24 : 410,127.12 = 161,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,192.24/410,127.12 = 161,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,192.24x = 410,127.12 × 161,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,192.24x = 66,123,450,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123,450,340.65/297,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,493.87

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