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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,410.27, 413,255.64 and 197,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,410.27, 413,255.64 and 197,454.13 is: 272,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,410.27 : 413,255.64 = 197,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,410.27/413,255.64 = 197,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,410.27x = 413,255.64 × 197,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,410.27x = 81,599,032,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,599,032,863.79/299,410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,532.51

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