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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,809.38, 401,433.74 and 90,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,809.38, 401,433.74 and 90,255.04 is: 135,288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,809.38 : 401,433.74 = 90,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,809.38/401,433.74 = 90,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,809.38x = 401,433.74 × 90,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,809.38x = 36,231,418,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,231,418,261.05/267,809.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,288.09

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