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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,669.93, 409,026.77 and 95,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,669.93, 409,026.77 and 95,173.01 is: 142,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,669.93 : 409,026.77 = 95,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,669.93/409,026.77 = 95,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,669.93x = 409,026.77 × 95,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,669.93x = 38,928,308,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,308,871.48/272,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,767.15

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