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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,199.64, 415,805.94 and 90,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,199.64, 415,805.94 and 90,225.72 is: 135,340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,199.64 : 415,805.94 = 90,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,199.64/415,805.94 = 90,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,199.64x = 415,805.94 × 90,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,199.64x = 37,516,390,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516,390,316.78/277,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,340.69

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