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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,235.70, 409,853.55 and 198,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,235.70, 409,853.55 and 198,002.90 is: 297,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,235.70 : 409,853.55 = 198,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,235.70/409,853.55 = 198,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,235.70x = 409,853.55 × 198,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,235.70x = 81,152,191,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,152,191,475.30/273,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,004.35

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