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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,223.40, 445,073.90 and 163,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,223.40, 445,073.90 and 163,955.52 is: 245,513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,223.40 : 445,073.90 = 163,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,223.40/445,073.90 = 163,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,223.40x = 445,073.90 × 163,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,223.40x = 72,972,322,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,972,322,712.93/297,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,513.38

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