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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,047.14, 412,679.88 and 163,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,047.14, 412,679.88 and 163,082.16 is: 225,050.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,047.14 : 412,679.88 = 163,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,047.14/412,679.88 = 163,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,047.14x = 412,679.88 × 163,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,047.14x = 67,300,726,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300,726,218.94/299,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,050.56

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