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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,279.91, 376,753.23 and 91,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,279.91, 376,753.23 and 91,336.86 is: 136,944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,279.91 : 376,753.23 = 91,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,279.91/376,753.23 = 91,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,279.91x = 376,753.23 × 91,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,279.91x = 34,411,457,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,411,457,023.06/251,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,944.72

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