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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,278.28, 402,167.28 and 90,661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,278.28, 402,167.28 and 90,661.06 is: 135,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,278.28 : 402,167.28 = 90,661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,278.28/402,167.28 = 90,661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,278.28x = 402,167.28 × 90,661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,278.28x = 36,460,911,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,460,911,902.12/268,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,907.06

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