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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,446.94, 408,672.69 and 94,953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,446.94, 408,672.69 and 94,953.66 is: 142,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,446.94 : 408,672.69 = 94,953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,446.94/408,672.69 = 94,953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,446.94x = 408,672.69 × 94,953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,446.94x = 38,804,967,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804,967,182.78/272,446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,431.29

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