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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.94, 405,458.30 and 90,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.94, 405,458.30 and 90,418 is: 135,612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.94 : 405,458.30 = 90,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.94/405,458.30 = 90,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.94x = 405,458.30 × 90,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.94x = 36,660,728,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660,728,569.40/270,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,612.75

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