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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,674.18, 409,033.14 and 95,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,674.18, 409,033.14 and 95,177.26 is: 142,773.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,674.18 : 409,033.14 = 95,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,674.18/409,033.14 = 95,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,674.18x = 409,033.14 × 95,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,674.18x = 38,930,653,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,653,514.40/272,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,773.52

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