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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,925.13, 413,897.52 and 163,960.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,925.13, 413,897.52 and 163,960.71 is: 226,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,925.13 : 413,897.52 = 163,960.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,925.13/413,897.52 = 163,960.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,925.13x = 413,897.52 × 163,960.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,925.13x = 67,862,931,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,862,931,246.44/299,925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,266.24

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