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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,029.33, 409,728.44 and 95,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,029.33, 409,728.44 and 95,537.88 is: 143,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,029.33 : 409,728.44 = 95,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,029.33/409,728.44 = 95,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,029.33x = 409,728.44 × 95,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,029.33x = 39,144,586,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,586,772.15/273,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,371.36

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