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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,063.70, 408,095.55 and 243,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,063.70, 408,095.55 and 243,033.30 is: 364,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,063.70 : 408,095.55 = 243,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,063.70/408,095.55 = 243,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,063.70x = 408,095.55 × 243,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,063.70x = 99,180,808,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,180,808,231.82/272,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,549.95

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