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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,038.67, 409,742.52 and 95,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,038.67, 409,742.52 and 95,547.22 is: 143,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,038.67 : 409,742.52 = 95,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,038.67/409,742.52 = 95,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,038.67x = 409,742.52 × 95,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,038.67x = 39,149,758,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,758,701.79/273,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,385.40

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