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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,671.65, 409,105.89 and 95,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,671.65, 409,105.89 and 95,204.81 is: 142,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,671.65 : 409,105.89 = 95,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,671.65/409,105.89 = 95,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,671.65x = 409,105.89 × 95,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,671.65x = 38,948,846,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,846,481.80/272,671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,841.57

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