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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,511.19, 413,342.22 and 163,557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,511.19, 413,342.22 and 163,557.82 is: 225,718.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,511.19 : 413,342.22 = 163,557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,511.19/413,342.22 = 163,557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,511.19x = 413,342.22 × 163,557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,511.19x = 67,605,352,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,605,352,417.16/299,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,718.95

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