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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,868.02, 365,275.71 and 197,054.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,868.02, 365,275.71 and 197,054.82 is: 271,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,868.02 : 365,275.71 = 197,054.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,868.02/365,275.71 = 197,054.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,868.02x = 365,275.71 × 197,054.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,868.02x = 71,979,339,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979,339,284.42/264,868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,755.49

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