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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,604.11, 413,451.45 and 163,638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,604.11, 413,451.45 and 163,638.09 is: 225,819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,604.11 : 413,451.45 = 163,638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,604.11/413,451.45 = 163,638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,604.11x = 413,451.45 × 163,638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,604.11x = 67,656,405,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,656,405,585.73/299,604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,819.35

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