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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,786.63, 413,710.97 and 163,826.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,786.63, 413,710.97 and 163,826.31 is: 226,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,786.63 : 413,710.97 = 163,826.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,786.63/413,710.97 = 163,826.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,786.63x = 413,710.97 × 163,826.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,786.63x = 67,776,740,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776,740,802.49/299,786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,083.27

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