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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,192.04, 600,137.40 and 163,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,192.04, 600,137.40 and 163,408 is: 245,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,192.04 : 600,137.40 = 163,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,192.04/600,137.40 = 163,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,192.04x = 600,137.40 × 163,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,192.04x = 98,067,252,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,067,252,259.20/400,192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,050.48

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