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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,472.76, 413,269.58 and 163,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,472.76, 413,269.58 and 163,505.54 is: 225,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,472.76 : 413,269.58 = 163,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,472.76/413,269.58 = 163,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,472.76x = 413,269.58 × 163,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,472.76x = 67,571,865,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,571,865,843.47/299,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,636.10

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