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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,755.27, 413,657.26 and 163,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,755.27, 413,657.26 and 163,786.24 is: 226,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,755.27 : 413,657.26 = 163,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,755.27/413,657.26 = 163,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,755.27x = 413,657.26 × 163,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,755.27x = 67,751,367,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,751,367,264.10/299,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,022.27

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