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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,940.01, 409,448.27 and 95,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,940.01, 409,448.27 and 95,406.64 is: 143,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,940.01 : 409,448.27 = 95,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,940.01/409,448.27 = 95,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,940.01x = 409,448.27 × 95,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,940.01x = 39,064,082,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,064,082,909.41/272,940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,123.33

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