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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,991.59, 262,274.13 and 90,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,991.59, 262,274.13 and 90,705.28 is: 135,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,991.59 : 262,274.13 = 90,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,991.59/262,274.13 = 90,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,991.59x = 262,274.13 × 90,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,991.59x = 23,789,648,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789,648,398.41/174,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,947.38

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