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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,968.40, 409,452.60 and 95,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,968.40, 409,452.60 and 95,416.40 is: 143,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,968.40 : 409,452.60 = 95,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,968.40/409,452.60 = 95,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,968.40x = 409,452.60 × 95,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,968.40x = 39,068,493,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,493,062.64/272,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,124.60

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