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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,657.64, 409,173.27 and 95,164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,657.64, 409,173.27 and 95,164.65 is: 142,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,657.64 : 409,173.27 = 95,164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,657.64/409,173.27 = 95,164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,657.64x = 409,173.27 × 95,164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,657.64x = 38,938,830,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938,830,056.54/272,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,812.17

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