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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,554.28, 408,899.46 and 95,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,554.28, 408,899.46 and 95,063.84 is: 142,619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,554.28 : 408,899.46 = 95,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,554.28/408,899.46 = 95,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,554.28x = 408,899.46 × 95,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,554.28x = 38,871,552,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,871,552,841.53/272,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,619.49

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