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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,997.67, 411,241.93 and 162,032.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,997.67, 411,241.93 and 162,032.54 is: 223,607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,997.67 : 411,241.93 = 162,032.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,997.67/411,241.93 = 162,032.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,997.67x = 411,241.93 × 162,032.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,997.67x = 66,634,574,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,634,574,472.40/297,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,607.70

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