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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,770.71, 388,152.82 and 90,290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,770.71, 388,152.82 and 90,290.71 is: 135,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,770.71 : 388,152.82 = 90,290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,770.71/388,152.82 = 90,290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,770.71x = 388,152.82 × 90,290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,770.71x = 35,046,593,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046,593,706.30/258,770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,434.93

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