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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,914.54, 434,912.81 and 90,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,914.54, 434,912.81 and 90,255.08 is: 135,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,914.54 : 434,912.81 = 90,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,914.54/434,912.81 = 90,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,914.54x = 434,912.81 × 90,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,914.54x = 39,253,090,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,090,459.57/289,914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,395.38

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