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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,054.08, 397,291.94 and 130,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,054.08, 397,291.94 and 130,210.94 is: 195,174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,054.08 : 397,291.94 = 130,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,054.08/397,291.94 = 130,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,054.08x = 397,291.94 × 130,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,054.08x = 51,731,756,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,731,756,961.82/265,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,174.35

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