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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,545.54, 407,221.08 and 94,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,545.54, 407,221.08 and 94,004.88 is: 140,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,545.54 : 407,221.08 = 94,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,545.54/407,221.08 = 94,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,545.54x = 407,221.08 × 94,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,545.54x = 38,280,768,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,768,758.87/271,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,973.66

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