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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,710.98, 413,629.76 and 163,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,710.98, 413,629.76 and 163,765.60 is: 226,012.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,710.98 : 413,629.76 = 163,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,710.98/413,629.76 = 163,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,710.98x = 413,629.76 × 163,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,710.98x = 67,738,325,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738,325,199.60/299,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,012.16

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