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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,337.22, 391,911.70 and 90,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,337.22, 391,911.70 and 90,512.66 is: 135,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,337.22 : 391,911.70 = 90,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,337.22/391,911.70 = 90,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,337.22x = 391,911.70 × 90,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,337.22x = 35,472,970,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472,970,452.12/261,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,736.39

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