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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,655.97, 407,391.67 and 94,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,655.97, 407,391.67 and 94,121.54 is: 141,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,655.97 : 407,391.67 = 94,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,655.97/407,391.67 = 94,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,655.97x = 407,391.67 × 94,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,655.97x = 38,344,332,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,332,499.70/271,655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,150.34

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