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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,385.62, 413,152.53 and 165,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,385.62, 413,152.53 and 165,249.62 is: 228,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,385.62 : 413,152.53 = 165,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,385.62/413,152.53 = 165,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,385.62x = 413,152.53 × 165,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,385.62x = 68,273,298,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,273,298,584.54/299,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,044.68

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