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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,464.27, 402,444.90 and 90,846.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,464.27, 402,444.90 and 90,846.93 is: 136,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,464.27 : 402,444.90 = 90,846.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,464.27/402,444.90 = 90,846.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,464.27x = 402,444.90 × 90,846.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,464.27x = 36,560,883,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,560,883,659.16/268,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,185.29

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