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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,042.83, 409,748.69 and 95,551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,042.83, 409,748.69 and 95,551.38 is: 143,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,042.83 : 409,748.69 = 95,551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,042.83/409,748.69 = 95,551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,042.83x = 409,748.69 × 95,551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,042.83x = 39,152,053,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,053,021.57/273,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,391.62

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