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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,421.70, 404,132.55 and 91,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,421.70, 404,132.55 and 91,885.90 is: 137,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,421.70 : 404,132.55 = 91,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,421.70/404,132.55 = 91,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,421.70x = 404,132.55 × 91,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,421.70x = 37,134,083,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134,083,076.05/269,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,828.85

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