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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,669.92, 409,191.72 and 95,176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,669.92, 409,191.72 and 95,176.95 is: 142,830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,669.92 : 409,191.72 = 95,176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,669.92/409,191.72 = 95,176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,669.92x = 409,191.72 × 95,176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,669.92x = 38,945,619,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,619,937.38/272,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,830.64

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