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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,086.67, 388,742.60 and 90,727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,086.67, 388,742.60 and 90,727.77 is: 136,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,086.67 : 388,742.60 = 90,727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,086.67/388,742.60 = 90,727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,086.67x = 388,742.60 × 90,727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,086.67x = 35,269,749,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,749,202.00/259,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,131.08

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