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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,624.51, 405,892.66 and 90,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,624.51, 405,892.66 and 90,789.52 is: 136,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,624.51 : 405,892.66 = 90,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,624.51/405,892.66 = 90,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,624.51x = 405,892.66 × 90,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,624.51x = 36,850,799,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850,799,772.92/270,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,169.48

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