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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,052.26, 409,762.92 and 95,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,052.26, 409,762.92 and 95,560.86 is: 143,405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,052.26 : 409,762.92 = 95,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,052.26/409,762.92 = 95,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,052.26x = 409,762.92 × 95,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,052.26x = 39,157,297,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,157,297,031.31/273,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,405.87

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