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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,907, 275,926.98 and 90,478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,907, 275,926.98 and 90,478.36 is: 135,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,907 : 275,926.98 = 90,478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,907/275,926.98 = 90,478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,907x = 275,926.98 × 90,478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,907x = 24,965,420,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965,420,630.15/183,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,750.25

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