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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,624.63, 408,974.20 and 95,105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,624.63, 408,974.20 and 95,105.03 is: 142,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,624.63 : 408,974.20 = 95,105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,624.63/408,974.20 = 95,105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,624.63x = 408,974.20 × 95,105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,624.63x = 38,895,501,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,895,501,277.59/272,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,670.54

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