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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,312.72, 135,467.56 and 24,648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,312.72, 135,467.56 and 24,648.72 is: 36,972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,312.72 : 135,467.56 = 24,648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,312.72/135,467.56 = 24,648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,312.72x = 135,467.56 × 24,648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,312.72x = 3,339,101,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,101,955.52/90,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.67

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