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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,032.19, 409,732.83 and 95,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,032.19, 409,732.83 and 95,540.74 is: 143,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,032.19 : 409,732.83 = 95,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,032.19/409,732.83 = 95,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,032.19x = 409,732.83 × 95,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,032.19x = 39,146,176,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146,176,756.16/273,032.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,375.68

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