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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,034.24, 412,664.96 and 164,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,034.24, 412,664.96 and 164,898.24 is: 227,558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,034.24 : 412,664.96 = 164,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,034.24/412,664.96 = 164,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,034.24x = 412,664.96 × 164,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,034.24x = 68,047,725,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,047,725,613.67/299,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,558.31

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