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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,670.92, 409,193.23 and 95,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,670.92, 409,193.23 and 95,177.95 is: 142,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,670.92 : 409,193.23 = 95,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,670.92/409,193.23 = 95,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,670.92x = 409,193.23 × 95,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,670.92x = 38,946,172,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,172,785.28/272,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,832.15

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