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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,933.70, 409,400.55 and 95,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,933.70, 409,400.55 and 95,422.20 is: 143,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,933.70 : 409,400.55 = 95,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,933.70/409,400.55 = 95,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,933.70x = 409,400.55 × 95,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,933.70x = 39,065,901,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,065,901,162.21/272,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,133.30

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