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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,896.40, 409,344.60 and 95,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,896.40, 409,344.60 and 95,344.40 is: 143,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,896.40 : 409,344.60 = 95,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,896.40/409,344.60 = 95,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,896.40x = 409,344.60 × 95,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,896.40x = 39,028,715,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,028,715,280.24/272,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,016.60

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