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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,251.74, 490,885.96 and 90,596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,251.74, 490,885.96 and 90,596.46 is: 135,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,251.74 : 490,885.96 = 90,596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,251.74/490,885.96 = 90,596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,251.74x = 490,885.96 × 90,596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,251.74x = 44,472,530,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472,530,239.70/327,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,897.00

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