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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,626.63, 408,977.20 and 95,107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,626.63, 408,977.20 and 95,107.03 is: 142,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,626.63 : 408,977.20 = 95,107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,626.63/408,977.20 = 95,107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,626.63x = 408,977.20 × 95,107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,626.63x = 38,896,606,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,896,606,829.72/272,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,673.54

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