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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,666.49, 413,153.87 and 213,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,666.49, 413,153.87 and 213,723.47 is: 294,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,666.49 : 413,153.87 = 213,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,666.49/413,153.87 = 213,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,666.49x = 413,153.87 × 213,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,666.49x = 88,300,675,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,300,675,605.94/299,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,663.16

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