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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,029.94, 409,729.46 and 95,538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,029.94, 409,729.46 and 95,538.49 is: 143,372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,029.94 : 409,729.46 = 95,538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,029.94/409,729.46 = 95,538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,029.94x = 409,729.46 × 95,538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,029.94x = 39,144,932,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,932,414.90/273,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,372.31

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