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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,404.67, 408,609.06 and 94,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,404.67, 408,609.06 and 94,911.40 is: 142,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,404.67 : 408,609.06 = 94,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,404.67/408,609.06 = 94,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,404.67x = 408,609.06 × 94,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,404.67x = 38,781,655,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781,655,793.70/272,404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,367.81

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