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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,165.22, 412,664.49 and 203,714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,165.22, 412,664.49 and 203,714.82 is: 281,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,165.22 : 412,664.49 = 203,714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,165.22/412,664.49 = 203,714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,165.22x = 412,664.49 × 203,714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,165.22x = 84,065,872,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,065,872,300.74/299,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,001.49

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