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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,348.33, 408,560.76 and 94,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,348.33, 408,560.76 and 94,829.54 is: 142,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,348.33 : 408,560.76 = 94,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,348.33/408,560.76 = 94,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,348.33x = 408,560.76 × 94,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,348.33x = 38,743,626,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743,626,890.05/272,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,257.63

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