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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,047.84, 409,756.20 and 95,556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,047.84, 409,756.20 and 95,556.38 is: 143,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,047.84 : 409,756.20 = 95,556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,047.84/409,756.20 = 95,556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,047.84x = 409,756.20 × 95,556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,047.84x = 39,154,819,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154,819,154.56/273,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,399.12

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