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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,011.40, 409,371.30 and 95,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,011.40, 409,371.30 and 95,524.20 is: 143,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,011.40 : 409,371.30 = 95,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,011.40/409,371.30 = 95,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,011.40x = 409,371.30 × 95,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,011.40x = 39,104,865,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104,865,935.46/273,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,235.29

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