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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,954.80, 367,259.09 and 197,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,954.80, 367,259.09 and 197,946.93 is: 273,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,954.80 : 367,259.09 = 197,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,954.80/367,259.09 = 197,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,954.80x = 367,259.09 × 197,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,954.80x = 72,697,808,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697,808,390.36/265,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,346.48

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