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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,110.64, 409,665.96 and 86,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,110.64, 409,665.96 and 86,136.72 is: 129,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,110.64 : 409,665.96 = 86,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,110.64/409,665.96 = 86,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,110.64x = 409,665.96 × 86,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,110.64x = 35,287,282,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,282,090.05/273,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,205.08

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