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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,236.23, 413,007.46 and 182,969.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,236.23, 413,007.46 and 182,969.58 is: 252,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,236.23 : 413,007.46 = 182,969.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,236.23/413,007.46 = 182,969.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,236.23x = 413,007.46 × 182,969.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,236.23x = 75,567,801,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,567,801,493.07/299,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,535.60

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