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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,246.60, 402,369.90 and 90,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,246.60, 402,369.90 and 90,759.40 is: 136,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,246.60 : 402,369.90 = 90,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,246.60/402,369.90 = 90,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,246.60x = 402,369.90 × 90,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,246.60x = 36,518,850,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518,850,702.06/268,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,139.10

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