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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,233.90, 406,850.82 and 91,304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,233.90, 406,850.82 and 91,304.21 is: 136,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,233.90 : 406,850.82 = 91,304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,233.90/406,850.82 = 91,304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,233.90x = 406,850.82 × 91,304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,233.90x = 37,147,193,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,147,193,382.69/271,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,956.31

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