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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,022.90, 408,034.35 and 94,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,022.90, 408,034.35 and 94,470.90 is: 141,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,022.90 : 408,034.35 = 94,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,022.90/408,034.35 = 94,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,022.90x = 408,034.35 × 94,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,022.90x = 38,547,372,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547,372,275.42/272,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,706.35

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