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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,485.03, 413,277.51 and 163,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,485.03, 413,277.51 and 163,524.70 is: 225,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,485.03 : 413,277.51 = 163,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,485.03/413,277.51 = 163,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,485.03x = 413,277.51 × 163,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,485.03x = 67,581,080,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581,080,839.50/299,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,657.63

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