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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,660.22, 413,512.74 and 163,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,660.22, 413,512.74 and 163,666.62 is: 225,849.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,660.22 : 413,512.74 = 163,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,660.22/413,512.74 = 163,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,660.22x = 413,512.74 × 163,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,660.22x = 67,678,232,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,678,232,482.74/299,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,849.91

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