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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,545.96, 413,358.02 and 163,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,545.96, 413,358.02 and 163,553.71 is: 225,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,545.96 : 413,358.02 = 163,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,545.96/413,358.02 = 163,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,545.96x = 413,358.02 × 163,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,545.96x = 67,606,234,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,606,234,844.70/299,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,695.70

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