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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,297.12, 410,267.91 and 161,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,297.12, 410,267.91 and 161,327.61 is: 222,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,297.12 : 410,267.91 = 161,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,297.12/410,267.91 = 161,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,297.12x = 410,267.91 × 161,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,297.12x = 66,187,541,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187,541,380.00/297,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,630.95

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