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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,263.44, 408,512.04 and 94,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,263.44, 408,512.04 and 94,673.60 is: 142,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,263.44 : 408,512.04 = 94,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,263.44/408,512.04 = 94,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,263.44x = 408,512.04 × 94,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,263.44x = 38,675,305,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,675,305,470.14/272,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,051.04

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