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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,895.03, 413,855.10 and 163,929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,895.03, 413,855.10 and 163,929.53 is: 226,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,895.03 : 413,855.10 = 163,929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,895.03/413,855.10 = 163,929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,895.03x = 413,855.10 × 163,929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,895.03x = 67,843,069,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843,069,961.83/299,895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,222.72

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