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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,439.60, 410,159.40 and 95,964.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,439.60, 410,159.40 and 95,964.55 is: 143,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,439.60 : 410,159.40 = 95,964.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,439.60/410,159.40 = 95,964.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,439.60x = 410,159.40 × 95,964.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,439.60x = 39,360,762,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,762,249.27/273,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,946.83

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