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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,008.20, 409,013.34 and 197,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,008.20, 409,013.34 and 197,942.44 is: 296,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,008.20 : 409,013.34 = 197,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,008.20/409,013.34 = 197,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,008.20x = 409,013.34 × 197,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,008.20x = 80,961,098,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,961,098,512.15/273,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,551.89

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