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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,091.84, 408,142.44 and 94,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,091.84, 408,142.44 and 94,604.64 is: 141,908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,091.84 : 408,142.44 = 94,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,091.84/408,142.44 = 94,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,091.84x = 408,142.44 × 94,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,091.84x = 38,612,168,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612,168,604.92/272,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,908.59

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