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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,993.13, 409,548.02 and 95,505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,993.13, 409,548.02 and 95,505.93 is: 143,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,993.13 : 409,548.02 = 95,505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,993.13/409,548.02 = 95,505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,993.13x = 409,548.02 × 95,505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,993.13x = 39,114,264,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,264,529.76/272,993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,279.30

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