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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,926.41, 413,899.28 and 163,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,926.41, 413,899.28 and 163,962 is: 226,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,926.41 : 413,899.28 = 163,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,926.41/413,899.28 = 163,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,926.41x = 413,899.28 × 163,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,926.41x = 67,863,753,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,753,747.36/299,926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,268.02

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