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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,443.33, 408,700.72 and 90,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,443.33, 408,700.72 and 90,013.55 is: 135,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,443.33 : 408,700.72 = 90,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,443.33/408,700.72 = 90,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,443.33x = 408,700.72 × 90,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,443.33x = 36,788,600,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788,600,763.77/272,443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,032.12

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