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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,271.91, 376,741.23 and 91,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,271.91, 376,741.23 and 91,328.85 is: 136,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,271.91 : 376,741.23 = 91,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,271.91/376,741.23 = 91,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,271.91x = 376,741.23 × 91,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,271.91x = 34,407,343,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,407,343,283.49/251,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,932.71

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