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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,396.46, 413,168.67 and 165,260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,396.46, 413,168.67 and 165,260.46 is: 228,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,396.46 : 413,168.67 = 165,260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,396.46/413,168.67 = 165,260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,396.46x = 413,168.67 × 165,260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,396.46x = 68,280,444,461.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,280,444,461.79/299,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,060.29

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