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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,655,607.20, 408,983,410.80 and 88,422,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,655,607.20, 408,983,410.80 and 88,422,727.20 is: 132,634,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,655,607.20 : 408,983,410.80 = 88,422,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,655,607.20/408,983,410.80 = 88,422,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,655,607.20x = 408,983,410.80 × 88,422,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,655,607.20x = 36,163,428,562,493,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163,428,562,493,936/272,655,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,634,090.80

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