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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,041.82, 409,550.04 and 95,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,041.82, 409,550.04 and 95,588.64 is: 143,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,041.82 : 409,550.04 = 95,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,041.82/409,550.04 = 95,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,041.82x = 409,550.04 × 95,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,041.82x = 39,148,331,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,148,331,335.55/273,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,378.52

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