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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.35, 408,045.53 and 94,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.35, 408,045.53 and 94,555.30 is: 141,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.35 : 408,045.53 = 94,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.35/408,045.53 = 94,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.35x = 408,045.53 × 94,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.35x = 38,582,867,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,867,030.03/272,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,832.95

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