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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,324.60, 409,986.90 and 95,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,324.60, 409,986.90 and 95,849.55 is: 143,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,324.60 : 409,986.90 = 95,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,324.60/409,986.90 = 95,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,324.60x = 409,986.90 × 95,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,324.60x = 39,297,059,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297,059,870.90/273,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,774.33

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