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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,266.08, 412,984.80 and 163,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,266.08, 412,984.80 and 163,296.96 is: 225,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,266.08 : 412,984.80 = 163,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,266.08/412,984.80 = 163,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,266.08x = 412,984.80 × 163,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,266.08x = 67,439,162,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,439,162,366.21/299,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,348.50

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