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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,699.76, 401,586.69 and 90,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,699.76, 401,586.69 and 90,257.51 is: 135,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,699.76 : 401,586.69 = 90,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,699.76/401,586.69 = 90,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,699.76x = 401,586.69 × 90,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,699.76x = 36,246,214,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246,214,688.54/267,699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,398.76

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