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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,803.24, 413,754.66 and 165,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,803.24, 413,754.66 and 165,693.16 is: 228,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,803.24 : 413,754.66 = 165,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,803.24/413,754.66 = 165,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,803.24x = 413,754.66 × 165,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,803.24x = 68,556,317,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,556,317,080.13/299,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,671.03

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