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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,440.82, 135,635.31 and 30,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,440.82, 135,635.31 and 30,462.75 is: 45,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,440.82 : 135,635.31 = 30,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,440.82/135,635.31 = 30,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,440.82x = 135,635.31 × 30,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,440.82x = 4,131,824,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,824,539.70/90,440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,685.39

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