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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,978.92, 134,820.28 and 30,782.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,978.92, 134,820.28 and 30,782.23 is: 46,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,978.92 : 134,820.28 = 30,782.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,978.92/134,820.28 = 30,782.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,978.92x = 134,820.28 × 30,782.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,978.92x = 4,150,068,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,068,867.62/89,978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,122.68

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