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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,324.16, 408,497.18 and 94,849.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,324.16, 408,497.18 and 94,849.11 is: 142,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,324.16 : 408,497.18 = 94,849.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,324.16/408,497.18 = 94,849.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,324.16x = 408,497.18 × 94,849.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,324.16x = 38,745,593,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745,593,486.26/272,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,277.47

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