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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,663.55, 413,149.82 and 213,720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,663.55, 413,149.82 and 213,720.53 is: 294,659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,663.55 : 413,149.82 = 213,720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,663.55/413,149.82 = 213,720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,663.55x = 413,149.82 × 213,720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,663.55x = 88,298,595,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298,595,365.45/299,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,659.11

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