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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,922.74, 406,401.43 and 91,000.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,922.74, 406,401.43 and 91,000.89 is: 136,507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,922.74 : 406,401.43 = 91,000.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,922.74/406,401.43 = 91,000.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,922.74x = 406,401.43 × 91,000.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,922.74x = 36,982,891,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,982,891,827.27/270,922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,507.15

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