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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,567.99, 413,247.06 and 163,279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,567.99, 413,247.06 and 163,279.89 is: 244,857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,567.99 : 413,247.06 = 163,279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,567.99/413,247.06 = 163,279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,567.99x = 413,247.06 × 163,279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,567.99x = 67,474,934,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474,934,499.62/275,567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,857.67

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