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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,037.68, 409,476.24 and 95,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,037.68, 409,476.24 and 95,511.60 is: 143,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,037.68 : 409,476.24 = 95,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,037.68/409,476.24 = 95,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,037.68x = 409,476.24 × 95,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,037.68x = 39,109,730,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109,730,844.38/273,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,239.32

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