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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,238.84, 133,870.60 and 30,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,238.84, 133,870.60 and 30,091.44 is: 45,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,238.84 : 133,870.60 = 30,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,238.84/133,870.60 = 30,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,238.84x = 133,870.60 × 30,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,238.84x = 4,028,359,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,359,127.66/89,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,141.32

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