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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,835.88, 434,827.36 and 90,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,835.88, 434,827.36 and 90,157.76 is: 135,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,835.88 : 434,827.36 = 90,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,835.88/434,827.36 = 90,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,835.88x = 434,827.36 × 90,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,835.88x = 39,203,060,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,203,060,764.31/289,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,259.52

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