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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,527.63, 398,291.82 and 202,704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,527.63, 398,291.82 and 202,704.45 is: 304,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,527.63 : 398,291.82 = 202,704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,527.63/398,291.82 = 202,704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,527.63x = 398,291.82 × 202,704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,527.63x = 80,735,522,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,735,522,321.14/265,527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,056.96

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