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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,803.44, 409,587.48 and 162,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,803.44, 409,587.48 and 162,667.44 is: 224,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,803.44 : 409,587.48 = 162,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,803.44/409,587.48 = 162,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,803.44x = 409,587.48 × 162,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,803.44x = 66,626,546,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,626,546,827.65/296,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,480.37

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