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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,730.67, 413,623.49 and 163,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,730.67, 413,623.49 and 163,761.70 is: 225,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,730.67 : 413,623.49 = 163,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,730.67/413,623.49 = 163,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,730.67x = 413,623.49 × 163,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,730.67x = 67,735,685,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,735,685,882.33/299,730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,988.50

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