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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,827.82, 409,242.54 and 95,334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,827.82, 409,242.54 and 95,334.86 is: 143,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,827.82 : 409,242.54 = 95,334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,827.82/409,242.54 = 95,334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,827.82x = 409,242.54 × 95,334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,827.82x = 39,015,080,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015,080,256.94/272,827.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,002.57

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