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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,492.06, 413,736.25 and 259,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,492.06, 413,736.25 and 259,135.76 is: 357,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,492.06 : 413,736.25 = 259,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,492.06/413,736.25 = 259,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,492.06x = 413,736.25 × 259,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,492.06x = 107,213,854,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,213,854,866.78/299,492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,985.64

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