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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,783.79, 413,702.71 and 163,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,783.79, 413,702.71 and 163,817.74 is: 226,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,783.79 : 413,702.71 = 163,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,783.79/413,702.71 = 163,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,783.79x = 413,702.71 × 163,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,783.79x = 67,771,842,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,771,842,984.08/299,783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,069.07

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