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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,736.05, 409,110.66 and 92,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,736.05, 409,110.66 and 92,821.12 is: 139,233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,736.05 : 409,110.66 = 92,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,736.05/409,110.66 = 92,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,736.05x = 409,110.66 × 92,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,736.05x = 37,974,108,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,974,108,642.36/272,736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,233.92

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