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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,987.70, 134,967.66 and 30,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,987.70, 134,967.66 and 30,017.23 is: 45,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,987.70 : 134,967.66 = 30,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,987.70/134,967.66 = 30,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,987.70x = 134,967.66 × 30,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,987.70x = 4,051,355,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,355,292.78/89,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,021.21

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