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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,655.66, 407,391.20 and 94,121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,655.66, 407,391.20 and 94,121.23 is: 141,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,655.66 : 407,391.20 = 94,121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,655.66/407,391.20 = 94,121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,655.66x = 407,391.20 × 94,121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,655.66x = 38,344,160,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,160,835.18/271,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,149.87

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