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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,035.75, 409,738.16 and 95,544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,035.75, 409,738.16 and 95,544.29 is: 143,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,035.75 : 409,738.16 = 95,544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,035.75/409,738.16 = 95,544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,035.75x = 409,738.16 × 95,544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,035.75x = 39,148,142,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,148,142,846.31/273,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,381.02

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