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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.30, 408,034.63 and 94,530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.30, 408,034.63 and 94,530.33 is: 141,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.30 : 408,034.63 = 94,530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.30/408,034.63 = 94,530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.30x = 408,034.63 × 94,530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.30x = 38,571,648,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,648,225.33/272,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,795.38

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