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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,692.23, 409,225.18 and 95,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,692.23, 409,225.18 and 95,199.24 is: 142,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,692.23 : 409,225.18 = 95,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,692.23/409,225.18 = 95,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,692.23x = 409,225.18 × 95,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,692.23x = 38,957,926,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957,926,124.86/272,692.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,864.09

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