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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,416.50, 413,195.04 and 165,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,416.50, 413,195.04 and 165,280.50 is: 228,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,416.50 : 413,195.04 = 165,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,416.50/413,195.04 = 165,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,416.50x = 413,195.04 × 165,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,416.50x = 68,293,082,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,293,082,808.72/299,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,087.24

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