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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,151.84, 135,269.88 and 40,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,151.84, 135,269.88 and 40,226.72 is: 60,358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,151.84 : 135,269.88 = 40,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,151.84/135,269.88 = 40,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,151.84x = 135,269.88 × 40,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,151.84x = 5,441,463,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,463,587.19/90,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,358.87

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